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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,878.40, 1,405,107.20 and 430,953.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,878.40, 1,405,107.20 and 430,953.41 is: 646,333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,878.40 : 1,405,107.20 = 430,953.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,878.40/1,405,107.20 = 430,953.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,878.40x = 1,405,107.20 × 430,953.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,878.40x = 605,535,743,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,535,743,845.70/936,878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,333.34

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