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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,475.67, 1,409,389.05 and 427,178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,475.67, 1,409,389.05 and 427,178.44 is: 640,847.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,475.67 : 1,409,389.05 = 427,178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,475.67/1,409,389.05 = 427,178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,475.67x = 1,409,389.05 × 427,178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,475.67x = 602,060,609,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,060,609,966.49/939,475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,847.47

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