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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,447.44, 1,406,236.92 and 376,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,447.44, 1,406,236.92 and 376,482 is: 564,749.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,447.44 : 1,406,236.92 = 376,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,447.44/1,406,236.92 = 376,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,447.44x = 1,406,236.92 × 376,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,447.44x = 529,422,888,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,422,888,115.44/937,447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,749.41

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