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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,878.74, 1,399,313.34 and 364,317.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,878.74, 1,399,313.34 and 364,317.57 is: 546,474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,878.74 : 1,399,313.34 = 364,317.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,878.74/1,399,313.34 = 364,317.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,878.74x = 1,399,313.34 × 364,317.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,878.74x = 509,794,435,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,794,435,697.38/932,878.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,474.49

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