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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,366.82, 1,404,541.32 and 296,668.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,366.82, 1,404,541.32 and 296,668.78 is: 445,000.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,366.82 : 1,404,541.32 = 296,668.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,366.82/1,404,541.32 = 296,668.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,366.82x = 1,404,541.32 × 296,668.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,366.82x = 416,683,555,240.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,683,555,240.13/936,366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,000.34

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