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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,859.28, 1,404,427.82 and 337,673.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,859.28, 1,404,427.82 and 337,673.79 is: 506,200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,859.28 : 1,404,427.82 = 337,673.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,859.28/1,404,427.82 = 337,673.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,859.28x = 1,404,427.82 × 337,673.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,859.28x = 474,238,463,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,238,463,072.47/936,859.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,200.32

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