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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,794.51, 1,399,436.13 and 293,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,794.51, 1,399,436.13 and 293,072.40 is: 439,685.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,794.51 : 1,399,436.13 = 293,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,794.51/1,399,436.13 = 293,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,794.51x = 1,399,436.13 × 293,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,794.51x = 410,136,103,800.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,136,103,800.45/932,794.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,685.37

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