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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394,992, 2,092,507.44 and 397,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394,992, 2,092,507.44 and 397,720 is: 596,585.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394,992 : 2,092,507.44 = 397,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394,992/2,092,507.44 = 397,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394,992x = 2,092,507.44 × 397,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394,992x = 832,232,059,036.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,232,059,036.80/1,394,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,585.54

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