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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,332.70, 1,407,499.19 and 228,360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,332.70, 1,407,499.19 and 228,360.74 is: 342,541.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,332.70 : 1,407,499.19 = 228,360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,332.70/1,407,499.19 = 228,360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,332.70x = 1,407,499.19 × 228,360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,332.70x = 321,417,548,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,417,548,398.50/938,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,541.14

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