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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,998.48, 1,404,599.84 and 396,511.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,998.48, 1,404,599.84 and 396,511.25 is: 594,386.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,998.48 : 1,404,599.84 = 396,511.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,998.48/1,404,599.84 = 396,511.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,998.48x = 1,404,599.84 × 396,511.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,998.48x = 556,939,642,810.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,939,642,810.98/936,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,386.92

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