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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,543.40, 1,388,315.10 and 427,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,543.40, 1,388,315.10 and 427,879.40 is: 641,819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,543.40 : 1,388,315.10 = 427,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,543.40/1,388,315.10 = 427,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,543.40x = 1,388,315.10 × 427,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,543.40x = 594,031,431,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,031,431,998.94/925,543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,819.10

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