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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,968.30, 1,420,452.45 and 236,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,968.30, 1,420,452.45 and 236,995.20 is: 355,492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,968.30 : 1,420,452.45 = 236,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,968.30/1,420,452.45 = 236,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,968.30x = 1,420,452.45 × 236,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,968.30x = 336,640,412,478.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,640,412,478.24/946,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,492.80

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