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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,539.40, 1,394,568.30 and 397,315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,539.40, 1,394,568.30 and 397,315.40 is: 596,083.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,539.40 : 1,394,568.30 = 397,315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,539.40/1,394,568.30 = 397,315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,539.40x = 1,394,568.30 × 397,315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,539.40x = 554,083,461,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,083,461,941.82/929,539.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,083.89

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