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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,329.92, 1,407,279.02 and 559,357.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,329.92, 1,407,279.02 and 559,357.65 is: 838,907.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,329.92 : 1,407,279.02 = 559,357.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,329.92/1,407,279.02 = 559,357.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,329.92x = 1,407,279.02 × 559,357.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,329.92x = 787,172,282,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,172,282,724.72/938,329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,907.79

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