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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,127.52, 1,409,226 and 371,278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,127.52, 1,409,226 and 371,278.08 is: 556,535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,127.52 : 1,409,226 = 371,278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,127.52/1,409,226 = 371,278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,127.52x = 1,409,226 × 371,278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,127.52x = 523,214,723,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,214,723,566.08/940,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,535.91

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