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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,952.39, 1,411,456.24 and 230,980.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,952.39, 1,411,456.24 and 230,980.40 is: 346,477.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,952.39 : 1,411,456.24 = 230,980.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,952.39/1,411,456.24 = 230,980.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,952.39x = 1,411,456.24 × 230,980.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,952.39x = 326,018,726,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,018,726,897.70/940,952.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,477.39

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