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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,951.89, 1,411,455.49 and 230,979.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,951.89, 1,411,455.49 and 230,979.90 is: 346,476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,951.89 : 1,411,455.49 = 230,979.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,951.89/1,411,455.49 = 230,979.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,951.89x = 1,411,455.49 × 230,979.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,951.89x = 326,017,847,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,017,847,934.65/940,951.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,476.64

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