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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,579.79, 1,404,300.75 and 367,278.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,579.79, 1,404,300.75 and 367,278.85 is: 550,695.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,579.79 : 1,404,300.75 = 367,278.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,579.79/1,404,300.75 = 367,278.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,579.79x = 1,404,300.75 × 367,278.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,579.79x = 515,769,964,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,769,964,514.14/936,579.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,695.17

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