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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931,359.70, 1,395,870.86 and 398,253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931,359.70, 1,395,870.86 and 398,253.84 is: 596,881.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931,359.70 : 1,395,870.86 = 398,253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931,359.70/1,395,870.86 = 398,253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931,359.70x = 1,395,870.86 × 398,253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931,359.70x = 555,910,930,139.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,910,930,139.10/931,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,881.02

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