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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,970.86, 1,429,355.97 and 392,098.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,970.86, 1,429,355.97 and 392,098.86 is: 588,724.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,970.86 : 1,429,355.97 = 392,098.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,970.86/1,429,355.97 = 392,098.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,970.86x = 1,429,355.97 × 392,098.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,970.86x = 560,448,846,371.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,448,846,371.19/951,970.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,724.79

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