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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,763.08, 1,408,262.70 and 459,006.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,763.08, 1,408,262.70 and 459,006.92 is: 688,568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,763.08 : 1,408,262.70 = 459,006.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,763.08/1,408,262.70 = 459,006.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,763.08x = 1,408,262.70 × 459,006.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,763.08x = 646,402,324,477.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,402,324,477.88/938,763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,568.12

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