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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,994.73, 1,406,981.82 and 228,023.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,994.73, 1,406,981.82 and 228,023.43 is: 342,032.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,994.73 : 1,406,981.82 = 228,023.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,994.73/1,406,981.82 = 228,023.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,994.73x = 1,406,981.82 × 228,023.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,994.73x = 320,824,820,544.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,824,820,544.04/937,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,032.65

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