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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,242.46, 1,406,830.47 and 369,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,242.46, 1,406,830.47 and 369,315.20 is: 553,762.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,242.46 : 1,406,830.47 = 369,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,242.46/1,406,830.47 = 369,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,242.46x = 1,406,830.47 × 369,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,242.46x = 519,563,876,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,563,876,394.14/938,242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,762.91

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