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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,950.38, 1,411,453.24 and 230,978.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,950.38, 1,411,453.24 and 230,978.40 is: 346,474.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,950.38 : 1,411,453.24 = 230,978.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,950.38/1,411,453.24 = 230,978.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,950.38x = 1,411,453.24 × 230,978.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,950.38x = 326,015,205,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,015,205,179.62/940,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,474.39

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