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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,861, 1,393,232.56 and 329,743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,861, 1,393,232.56 and 329,743.28 is: 494,594.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,861 : 1,393,232.56 = 329,743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,861/1,393,232.56 = 329,743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,861x = 1,393,232.56 × 329,743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,861x = 459,409,074,137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,409,074,137.20/928,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,594.00

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