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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,740.91, 1,406,611.38 and 227,764.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,740.91, 1,406,611.38 and 227,764.17 is: 341,646.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,740.91 : 1,406,611.38 = 227,764.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,740.91/1,406,611.38 = 227,764.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,740.91x = 1,406,611.38 × 227,764.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,740.91x = 320,375,666,445.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,375,666,445.20/937,740.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,646.25

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