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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,436.16, 1,402,017.90 and 373,631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,436.16, 1,402,017.90 and 373,631.04 is: 560,591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,436.16 : 1,402,017.90 = 373,631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,436.16/1,402,017.90 = 373,631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,436.16x = 1,402,017.90 × 373,631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,436.16x = 523,837,406,075.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,837,406,075.62/934,436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,591.97

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