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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,871.90, 1,408,249.44 and 299,159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,871.90, 1,408,249.44 and 299,159.82 is: 448,721.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,871.90 : 1,408,249.44 = 299,159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,871.90/1,408,249.44 = 299,159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,871.90x = 1,408,249.44 × 299,159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,871.90x = 421,291,648,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,291,648,985.50/938,871.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,721.12

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