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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,533.08, 1,406,300.33 and 227,561.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,533.08, 1,406,300.33 and 227,561.81 is: 341,342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,533.08 : 1,406,300.33 = 227,561.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,533.08/1,406,300.33 = 227,561.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,533.08x = 1,406,300.33 × 227,561.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,533.08x = 320,020,242,035.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,020,242,035.80/937,533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,342.88

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