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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,864, 1,409,333.04 and 340,735.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,864, 1,409,333.04 and 340,735.28 is: 510,935.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,864 : 1,409,333.04 = 340,735.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,864/1,409,333.04 = 340,735.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,864x = 1,409,333.04 × 340,735.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,864x = 480,209,487,997.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,209,487,997.65/939,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,935.08

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