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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,934.96, 1,385,661.86 and 391,181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,934.96, 1,385,661.86 and 391,181.76 is: 586,670.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,934.96 : 1,385,661.86 = 391,181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,934.96/1,385,661.86 = 391,181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,934.96x = 1,385,661.86 × 391,181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,934.96x = 542,045,645,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,045,645,159.67/923,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,670.78

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