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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,397.28, 1,412,083.80 and 231,431.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,397.28, 1,412,083.80 and 231,431.44 is: 347,144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,397.28 : 1,412,083.80 = 231,431.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,397.28/1,412,083.80 = 231,431.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,397.28x = 1,412,083.80 × 231,431.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,397.28x = 326,800,587,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,800,587,234.67/941,397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,144.18

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