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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,957.68, 1,395,082.32 and 397,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,957.68, 1,395,082.32 and 397,481.50 is: 596,284.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,957.68 : 1,395,082.32 = 397,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,957.68/1,395,082.32 = 397,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,957.68x = 1,395,082.32 × 397,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,957.68x = 554,519,413,177.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,519,413,177.08/929,957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,284.57

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