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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,971.20, 1,394,956.80 and 398,530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,971.20, 1,394,956.80 and 398,530.20 is: 597,795.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,971.20 : 1,394,956.80 = 398,530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,971.20/1,394,956.80 = 398,530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,971.20x = 1,394,956.80 × 398,530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,971.20x = 555,932,412,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,932,412,495.36/929,971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,795.30

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