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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,591.56, 1,406,396.16 and 227,625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,591.56, 1,406,396.16 and 227,625.84 is: 341,440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,591.56 : 1,406,396.16 = 227,625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,591.56/1,406,396.16 = 227,625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,591.56x = 1,406,396.16 × 227,625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,591.56x = 320,132,107,292.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,132,107,292.77/937,591.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,440.90

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