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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,005.80, 1,407,664.80 and 405,908.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,005.80, 1,407,664.80 and 405,908.70 is: 609,146.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,005.80 : 1,407,664.80 = 405,908.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,005.80/1,407,664.80 = 405,908.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,005.80x = 1,407,664.80 × 405,908.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,005.80x = 571,383,389,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,383,389,003.76/938,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,146.97

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