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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,007.32, 1,406,089.08 and 368,288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,007.32, 1,406,089.08 and 368,288.50 is: 552,659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,007.32 : 1,406,089.08 = 368,288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,007.32/1,406,089.08 = 368,288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,007.32x = 1,406,089.08 × 368,288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,007.32x = 517,846,438,139.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,846,438,139.58/937,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,659.97

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