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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,538.60, 1,404,238.96 and 367,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,538.60, 1,404,238.96 and 367,237.60 is: 550,633.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,538.60 : 1,404,238.96 = 367,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,538.60/1,404,238.96 = 367,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,538.60x = 1,404,238.96 × 367,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,538.60x = 515,689,345,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,689,345,496.90/936,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,633.31

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