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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,359.03, 1,406,040.66 and 338,743.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,359.03, 1,406,040.66 and 338,743.02 is: 508,115.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,359.03 : 1,406,040.66 = 338,743.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,359.03/1,406,040.66 = 338,743.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,359.03x = 1,406,040.66 × 338,743.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,359.03x = 476,286,459,411.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,286,459,411.19/937,359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,115.29

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