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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,159.20, 1,428,237.36 and 390,798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,159.20, 1,428,237.36 and 390,798.24 is: 586,196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,159.20 : 1,428,237.36 = 390,798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,159.20/1,428,237.36 = 390,798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,159.20x = 1,428,237.36 × 390,798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,159.20x = 558,152,646,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,152,646,590.25/952,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,196.77

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