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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,862.96, 1,406,913.50 and 297,938.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,862.96, 1,406,913.50 and 297,938.45 is: 446,945.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,862.96 : 1,406,913.50 = 297,938.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,862.96/1,406,913.50 = 297,938.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,862.96x = 1,406,913.50 × 297,938.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,862.96x = 419,173,631,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,173,631,736.21/937,862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,945.50

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