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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,335.08, 1,407,502.74 and 228,363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,335.08, 1,407,502.74 and 228,363.10 is: 342,544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,335.08 : 1,407,502.74 = 228,363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,335.08/1,407,502.74 = 228,363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,335.08x = 1,407,502.74 × 228,363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,335.08x = 321,421,688,964.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,421,688,964.89/938,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,544.68

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