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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,541.29, 1,407,811.89 and 432,952.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,541.29, 1,407,811.89 and 432,952.67 is: 649,428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,541.29 : 1,407,811.89 = 432,952.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,541.29/1,407,811.89 = 432,952.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,541.29x = 1,407,811.89 × 432,952.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,541.29x = 609,515,916,633.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,515,916,633.25/938,541.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,428.98

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