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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,297.60, 1,398,446.40 and 426,857.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,297.60, 1,398,446.40 and 426,857.60 is: 640,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,297.60 : 1,398,446.40 = 426,857.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,297.60/1,398,446.40 = 426,857.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,297.60x = 1,398,446.40 × 426,857.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,297.60x = 596,937,474,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,937,474,032.64/932,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,286.40

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