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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,885.15, 1,405,117.40 and 430,960.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,885.15, 1,405,117.40 and 430,960.23 is: 646,343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,885.15 : 1,405,117.40 = 430,960.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,885.15/1,405,117.40 = 430,960.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,885.15x = 1,405,117.40 × 430,960.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,885.15x = 605,549,715,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,549,715,726.20/936,885.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,343.59

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