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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,799.40, 1,399,544.70 and 372,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,799.40, 1,399,544.70 and 372,236.20 is: 558,492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,799.40 : 1,399,544.70 = 372,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,799.40/1,399,544.70 = 372,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,799.40x = 1,399,544.70 × 372,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,799.40x = 520,961,200,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,961,200,858.14/932,799.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,492.21

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