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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,955.64, 1,411,461.12 and 230,983.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,955.64, 1,411,461.12 and 230,983.65 is: 346,482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,955.64 : 1,411,461.12 = 230,983.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,955.64/1,411,461.12 = 230,983.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,955.64x = 1,411,461.12 × 230,983.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,955.64x = 326,024,441,330.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,024,441,330.69/940,955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,482.26

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