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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,299.28, 1,405,658.13 and 338,182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,299.28, 1,405,658.13 and 338,182.78 is: 507,169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,299.28 : 1,405,658.13 = 338,182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,299.28/1,405,658.13 = 338,182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,299.28x = 1,405,658.13 × 338,182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,299.28x = 475,369,374,133.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,369,374,133.00/937,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,169.25

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