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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,755.66, 1,393,315.08 and 389,429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,755.66, 1,393,315.08 and 389,429.68 is: 583,592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,755.66 : 1,393,315.08 = 389,429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,755.66/1,393,315.08 = 389,429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,755.66x = 1,393,315.08 × 389,429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,755.66x = 542,598,245,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,598,245,743.57/929,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,592.30

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