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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,396.58, 1,408,482.51 and 399,372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,396.58, 1,408,482.51 and 399,372.82 is: 598,798.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,396.58 : 1,408,482.51 = 399,372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,396.58/1,408,482.51 = 399,372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,396.58x = 1,408,482.51 × 399,372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,396.58x = 562,509,631,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,509,631,939.38/939,396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,798.89

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