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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,478.98, 1,404,718.38 and 396,820.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,478.98, 1,404,718.38 and 396,820.26 is: 595,230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,478.98 : 1,404,718.38 = 396,820.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,478.98/1,404,718.38 = 396,820.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,478.98x = 1,404,718.38 × 396,820.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,478.98x = 557,420,712,778.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,420,712,778.38/936,478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,230.35

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