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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931,511.40, 1,397,267.10 and 660,906.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931,511.40, 1,397,267.10 and 660,906.60 is: 991,359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931,511.40 : 1,397,267.10 = 660,906.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931,511.40/1,397,267.10 = 660,906.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931,511.40x = 1,397,267.10 × 660,906.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931,511.40x = 923,463,048,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,463,048,352.86/931,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,359.90

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