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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,316.32, 1,398,475.76 and 399,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,316.32, 1,398,475.76 and 399,492 is: 599,238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,316.32 : 1,398,475.76 = 399,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,316.32/1,398,475.76 = 399,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,316.32x = 1,398,475.76 × 399,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,316.32x = 558,679,878,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,679,878,313.92/932,316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,238.55

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