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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,533.58, 1,404,231.48 and 367,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,533.58, 1,404,231.48 and 367,232.60 is: 550,625.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,533.58 : 1,404,231.48 = 367,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,533.58/1,404,231.48 = 367,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,533.58x = 1,404,231.48 × 367,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,533.58x = 515,679,577,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,679,577,402.25/936,533.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,625.83

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