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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,238.60, 1,390,857.90 and 328,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,238.60, 1,390,857.90 and 328,875.40 is: 493,313.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,238.60 : 1,390,857.90 = 328,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,238.60/1,390,857.90 = 328,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,238.60x = 1,390,857.90 × 328,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,238.60x = 457,418,948,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,418,948,205.66/927,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,313.10

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