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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,946.88, 1,429,439.84 and 391,908.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,946.88, 1,429,439.84 and 391,908.48 is: 587,870.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,946.88 : 1,429,439.84 = 391,908.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,946.88/1,429,439.84 = 391,908.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,946.88x = 1,429,439.84 × 391,908.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,946.88x = 560,209,594,945.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,209,594,945.84/952,946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,870.75

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