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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,753.74, 1,406,630.63 and 227,777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,753.74, 1,406,630.63 and 227,777 is: 341,665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,753.74 : 1,406,630.63 = 227,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,753.74/1,406,630.63 = 227,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,753.74x = 1,406,630.63 × 227,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,753.74x = 320,398,105,009.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,398,105,009.51/937,753.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,665.50

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