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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,947.89, 1,411,890.77 and 372,738.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,947.89, 1,411,890.77 and 372,738.56 is: 559,293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,947.89 : 1,411,890.77 = 372,738.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,947.89/1,411,890.77 = 372,738.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,947.89x = 1,411,890.77 × 372,738.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,947.89x = 526,266,124,262.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,266,124,262.83/940,947.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,293.59

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