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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,857.20, 1,390,285.80 and 394,395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,857.20, 1,390,285.80 and 394,395.60 is: 591,593.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,857.20 : 1,390,285.80 = 394,395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,857.20/1,390,285.80 = 394,395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,857.20x = 1,390,285.80 × 394,395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,857.20x = 548,322,602,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,322,602,262.48/926,857.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,593.40

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