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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,665.61, 1,406,478.97 and 227,697.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,665.61, 1,406,478.97 and 227,697.37 is: 341,541.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,665.61 : 1,406,478.97 = 227,697.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,665.61/1,406,478.97 = 227,697.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,665.61x = 1,406,478.97 × 227,697.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,665.61x = 320,251,562,429.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,251,562,429.31/937,665.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,541.33

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