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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,795.77, 1,399,438 and 293,073.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,795.77, 1,399,438 and 293,073.65 is: 439,687.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,795.77 : 1,399,438 = 293,073.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,795.77/1,399,438 = 293,073.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,795.77x = 1,399,438 × 293,073.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,795.77x = 410,138,402,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,138,402,608.70/932,795.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,687.25

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