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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,759.08, 1,408,256.70 and 459,002.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,759.08, 1,408,256.70 and 459,002.92 is: 688,562.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,759.08 : 1,408,256.70 = 459,002.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,759.08/1,408,256.70 = 459,002.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,759.08x = 1,408,256.70 × 459,002.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,759.08x = 646,393,937,409.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,393,937,409.56/938,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,562.11

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