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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,789.26, 1,407,158.21 and 596,373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,789.26, 1,407,158.21 and 596,373.38 is: 892,957.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,789.26 : 1,407,158.21 = 596,373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,789.26/1,407,158.21 = 596,373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,789.26x = 1,407,158.21 × 596,373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,789.26x = 839,191,697,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,191,697,624.44/939,789.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,957.32

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