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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,998.80, 1,404,600.31 and 396,511.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,998.80, 1,404,600.31 and 396,511.57 is: 594,387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,998.80 : 1,404,600.31 = 396,511.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,998.80/1,404,600.31 = 396,511.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,998.80x = 1,404,600.31 × 396,511.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,998.80x = 556,940,274,140.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,940,274,140.59/936,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,387.40

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