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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,292.40, 1,405,647.59 and 338,175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,292.40, 1,405,647.59 and 338,175.50 is: 507,158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,292.40 : 1,405,647.59 = 338,175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,292.40/1,405,647.59 = 338,175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,292.40x = 1,405,647.59 × 338,175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,292.40x = 475,355,567,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,355,567,852.93/937,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,158.24

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