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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,009.82, 1,406,092.83 and 368,291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,009.82, 1,406,092.83 and 368,291 is: 552,663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,009.82 : 1,406,092.83 = 368,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,009.82/1,406,092.83 = 368,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,009.82x = 1,406,092.83 × 368,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,009.82x = 517,851,334,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,851,334,453.53/937,009.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,663.72

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