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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,406.18, 1,407,312 and 339,288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,406.18, 1,407,312 and 339,288.06 is: 508,824.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,406.18 : 1,407,312 = 339,288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,406.18/1,407,312 = 339,288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,406.18x = 1,407,312 × 339,288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,406.18x = 477,484,158,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,484,158,294.72/938,406.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,824.61

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