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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930,949.78, 1,396,534 and 331,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930,949.78, 1,396,534 and 331,996.08 is: 498,033.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930,949.78 : 1,396,534 = 331,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930,949.78/1,396,534 = 331,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930,949.78x = 1,396,534 × 331,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930,949.78x = 463,643,813,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,643,813,586.72/930,949.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,033.11

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