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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,531.58, 1,404,228.48 and 367,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,531.58, 1,404,228.48 and 367,230.60 is: 550,622.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,531.58 : 1,404,228.48 = 367,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,531.58/1,404,228.48 = 367,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,531.58x = 1,404,228.48 × 367,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,531.58x = 515,675,667,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,675,667,247.49/936,531.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,622.83

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