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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,480.98, 1,404,721.38 and 396,822.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,480.98, 1,404,721.38 and 396,822.26 is: 595,233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,480.98 : 1,404,721.38 = 396,822.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,480.98/1,404,721.38 = 396,822.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,480.98x = 1,404,721.38 × 396,822.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,480.98x = 557,424,712,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,424,712,681.92/936,480.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,233.35

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