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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,171.97, 1,406,131.65 and 432,038.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,171.97, 1,406,131.65 and 432,038.21 is: 647,538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,171.97 : 1,406,131.65 = 432,038.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,171.97/1,406,131.65 = 432,038.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,171.97x = 1,406,131.65 × 432,038.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,171.97x = 607,502,594,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,502,594,059.69/938,171.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,538.63

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