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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,651.68, 1,419,977.55 and 236,679.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,651.68, 1,419,977.55 and 236,679.72 is: 355,019.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,651.68 : 1,419,977.55 = 236,679.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,651.68/1,419,977.55 = 236,679.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,651.68x = 1,419,977.55 × 236,679.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,651.68x = 336,079,884,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,079,884,378.02/946,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,019.58

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