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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,338.20, 1,407,507.42 and 228,366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,338.20, 1,407,507.42 and 228,366.24 is: 342,549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,338.20 : 1,407,507.42 = 228,366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,338.20/1,407,507.42 = 228,366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,338.20x = 1,407,507.42 × 228,366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,338.20x = 321,427,177,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,427,177,277.50/938,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,549.39

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