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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,243.40, 1,389,741.90 and 393,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,243.40, 1,389,741.90 and 393,644.20 is: 589,989.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,243.40 : 1,389,741.90 = 393,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,243.40/1,389,741.90 = 393,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,243.40x = 1,389,741.90 × 393,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,243.40x = 547,063,838,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,063,838,431.98/927,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,989.47

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