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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,720.78, 1,402,977.57 and 367,159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,720.78, 1,402,977.57 and 367,159.33 is: 550,502.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,720.78 : 1,402,977.57 = 367,159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,720.78/1,402,977.57 = 367,159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,720.78x = 1,402,977.57 × 367,159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,720.78x = 515,116,304,606.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,116,304,606.23/935,720.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,502.15

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