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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,951.13, 1,411,454.36 and 230,979.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,951.13, 1,411,454.36 and 230,979.15 is: 346,475.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,951.13 : 1,411,454.36 = 230,979.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,951.13/1,411,454.36 = 230,979.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,951.13x = 1,411,454.36 × 230,979.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,951.13x = 326,016,528,914.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,016,528,914.04/940,951.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,475.52

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