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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,042.53, 1,393,702.31 and 329,953.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,042.53, 1,393,702.31 and 329,953.38 is: 494,979.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,042.53 : 1,393,702.31 = 329,953.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,042.53/1,393,702.31 = 329,953.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,042.53x = 1,393,702.31 × 329,953.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,042.53x = 459,856,787,898.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,856,787,898.31/929,042.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,979.26

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