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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,532.58, 1,404,229.98 and 367,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,532.58, 1,404,229.98 and 367,231.60 is: 550,624.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,532.58 : 1,404,229.98 = 367,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,532.58/1,404,229.98 = 367,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,532.58x = 1,404,229.98 × 367,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,532.58x = 515,677,622,323.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,677,622,323.37/936,532.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,624.33

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