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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,486.12, 1,403,504.46 and 375,914.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,486.12, 1,403,504.46 and 375,914.28 is: 563,379.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,486.12 : 1,403,504.46 = 375,914.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,486.12/1,403,504.46 = 375,914.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,486.12x = 1,403,504.46 × 375,914.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,486.12x = 527,597,368,557.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,597,368,557.69/936,486.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,379.81

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