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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,762.61, 1,408,203.33 and 362,660.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,762.61, 1,408,203.33 and 362,660.64 is: 544,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,762.61 : 1,408,203.33 = 362,660.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,762.61/1,408,203.33 = 362,660.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,762.61x = 1,408,203.33 × 362,660.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,762.61x = 510,699,913,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,699,913,866.92/938,762.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,013.91

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