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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,147.63, 1,402,780.50 and 395,303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,147.63, 1,402,780.50 and 395,303.24 is: 592,979.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,147.63 : 1,402,780.50 = 395,303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,147.63/1,402,780.50 = 395,303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,147.63x = 1,402,780.50 × 395,303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,147.63x = 554,523,676,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,523,676,658.82/935,147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,979.82

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