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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933,178.08, 1,398,674.48 and 356,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933,178.08, 1,398,674.48 and 356,423.20 is: 534,217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933,178.08 : 1,398,674.48 = 356,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933,178.08/1,398,674.48 = 356,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933,178.08x = 1,398,674.48 × 356,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933,178.08x = 498,520,033,919.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,520,033,919.94/933,178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,217.47

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