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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394,997, 2,092,514.94 and 397,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394,997, 2,092,514.94 and 397,725 is: 596,593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394,997 : 2,092,514.94 = 397,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394,997/2,092,514.94 = 397,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394,997x = 2,092,514.94 × 397,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394,997x = 832,245,504,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,245,504,511.50/1,394,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,593.04

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