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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,566.96, 1,409,565.72 and 407,177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,566.96, 1,409,565.72 and 407,177.36 is: 610,859.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,566.96 : 1,409,565.72 = 407,177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,566.96/1,409,565.72 = 407,177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,566.96x = 1,409,565.72 × 407,177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,566.96x = 573,943,248,616.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,943,248,616.10/939,566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,859.34

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