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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,613, 1,403,207.84 and 429,687.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,613, 1,403,207.84 and 429,687.61 is: 644,434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,613 : 1,403,207.84 = 429,687.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,613/1,403,207.84 = 429,687.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,613x = 1,403,207.84 × 429,687.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,613x = 602,941,020,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,941,020,669.06/935,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,434.21

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