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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,358.67, 1,409,042.25 and 399,475.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,358.67, 1,409,042.25 and 399,475.85 is: 599,215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,358.67 : 1,409,042.25 = 399,475.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,358.67/1,409,042.25 = 399,475.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,358.67x = 1,409,042.25 × 399,475.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,358.67x = 562,878,343,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,878,343,459.45/939,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,215.58

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