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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933,950.08, 1,401,063.36 and 342,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933,950.08, 1,401,063.36 and 342,928 is: 514,442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933,950.08 : 1,401,063.36 = 342,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933,950.08/1,401,063.36 = 342,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933,950.08x = 1,401,063.36 × 342,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933,950.08x = 480,463,855,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,463,855,918.08/933,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,442.76

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