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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,970.78, 1,404,131.14 and 375,049.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,970.78, 1,404,131.14 and 375,049.02 is: 562,643.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,970.78 : 1,404,131.14 = 375,049.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,970.78/1,404,131.14 = 375,049.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,970.78x = 1,404,131.14 × 375,049.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,970.78x = 526,618,008,008.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,618,008,008.48/935,970.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,643.64

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