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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,399.68, 1,407,302.25 and 339,281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,399.68, 1,407,302.25 and 339,281.56 is: 508,814.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,399.68 : 1,407,302.25 = 339,281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,399.68/1,407,302.25 = 339,281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,399.68x = 1,407,302.25 × 339,281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,399.68x = 477,471,702,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,471,702,771.51/938,399.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,814.86

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