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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931,964.52, 1,397,715.48 and 399,425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931,964.52, 1,397,715.48 and 399,425.16 is: 599,038.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931,964.52 : 1,397,715.48 = 399,425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931,964.52/1,397,715.48 = 399,425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931,964.52x = 1,397,715.48 × 399,425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931,964.52x = 558,282,729,233.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,282,729,233.48/931,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,038.61

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