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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933,278.91, 1,400,375.82 and 334,286.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933,278.91, 1,400,375.82 and 334,286.34 is: 501,593.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933,278.91 : 1,400,375.82 = 334,286.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933,278.91/1,400,375.82 = 334,286.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933,278.91x = 1,400,375.82 × 334,286.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933,278.91x = 468,126,507,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,126,507,492.30/933,278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,593.36

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