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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931,348.44, 1,395,853.74 and 398,242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931,348.44, 1,395,853.74 and 398,242.44 is: 596,863.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931,348.44 : 1,395,853.74 = 398,242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931,348.44/1,395,853.74 = 398,242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931,348.44x = 1,395,853.74 × 398,242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931,348.44x = 555,888,199,300.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,888,199,300.73/931,348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,863.83

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