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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,773.83, 1,408,220.18 and 362,671.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,773.83, 1,408,220.18 and 362,671.86 is: 544,030.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,773.83 : 1,408,220.18 = 362,671.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,773.83/1,408,220.18 = 362,671.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,773.83x = 1,408,220.18 × 362,671.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,773.83x = 510,721,831,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,721,831,970.14/938,773.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,030.75

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