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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,016.50, 1,386,577.71 and 398,704.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,016.50, 1,386,577.71 and 398,704.50 is: 598,295.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,016.50 : 1,386,577.71 = 398,704.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,016.50/1,386,577.71 = 398,704.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,016.50x = 1,386,577.71 × 398,704.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,016.50x = 552,834,772,576.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,834,772,576.70/924,016.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,295.35

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