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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,038.55, 1,402,929.90 and 429,901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,038.55, 1,402,929.90 and 429,901.14 is: 644,333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,038.55 : 1,402,929.90 = 429,901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,038.55/1,402,929.90 = 429,901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,038.55x = 1,402,929.90 × 429,901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,038.55x = 603,121,163,350.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,121,163,350.09/936,038.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,333.68

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