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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,971.80, 1,395,087.30 and 397,488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,971.80, 1,395,087.30 and 397,488.60 is: 596,288.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,971.80 : 1,395,087.30 = 397,488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,971.80/1,395,087.30 = 397,488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,971.80x = 1,395,087.30 × 397,488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,971.80x = 554,531,297,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,531,297,754.78/929,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,288.29

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