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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,057.36, 1,406,164.40 and 368,338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,057.36, 1,406,164.40 and 368,338.96 is: 552,735.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,057.36 : 1,406,164.40 = 368,338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,057.36/1,406,164.40 = 368,338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,057.36x = 1,406,164.40 × 368,338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,057.36x = 517,945,132,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,945,132,685.02/937,057.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,735.78

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