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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,284.08, 1,411,913.70 and 231,318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,284.08, 1,411,913.70 and 231,318.36 is: 346,974.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,284.08 : 1,411,913.70 = 231,318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,284.08/1,411,913.70 = 231,318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,284.08x = 1,411,913.70 × 231,318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,284.08x = 326,601,561,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,601,561,545.53/941,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,974.49

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