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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,050.08, 1,402,802.92 and 395,857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,050.08, 1,402,802.92 and 395,857.44 is: 593,248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,050.08 : 1,402,802.92 = 395,857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,050.08/1,402,802.92 = 395,857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,050.08x = 1,402,802.92 × 395,857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,050.08x = 555,309,972,735.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,309,972,735.73/936,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,248.14

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