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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,647.61, 1,402,868 and 367,086.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,647.61, 1,402,868 and 367,086.17 is: 550,392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,647.61 : 1,402,868 = 367,086.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,647.61/1,402,868 = 367,086.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,647.61x = 1,402,868 × 367,086.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,647.61x = 514,973,441,135.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,973,441,135.56/935,647.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,392.51

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