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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,272.08, 1,411,895.70 and 231,306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,272.08, 1,411,895.70 and 231,306.36 is: 346,956.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,272.08 : 1,411,895.70 = 231,306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,272.08/1,411,895.70 = 231,306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,272.08x = 1,411,895.70 × 231,306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,272.08x = 326,580,455,066.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,580,455,066.65/941,272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,956.49

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