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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,580.83, 1,408,425.17 and 540,101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,580.83, 1,408,425.17 and 540,101.79 is: 809,608.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,580.83 : 1,408,425.17 = 540,101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,580.83/1,408,425.17 = 540,101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,580.83x = 1,408,425.17 × 540,101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,580.83x = 760,692,952,697.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,692,952,697.55/939,580.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,608.85

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