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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,062.64, 1,402,821.63 and 395,869.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,062.64, 1,402,821.63 and 395,869.86 is: 593,266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,062.64 : 1,402,821.63 = 395,869.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,062.64/1,402,821.63 = 395,869.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,062.64x = 1,402,821.63 × 395,869.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,062.64x = 555,334,802,273.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,334,802,273.07/936,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,266.71

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