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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,173.80, 1,430,716.38 and 392,539.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,173.80, 1,430,716.38 and 392,539.24 is: 588,584.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,173.80 : 1,430,716.38 = 392,539.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,173.80/1,430,716.38 = 392,539.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,173.80x = 1,430,716.38 × 392,539.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,173.80x = 561,612,320,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,612,320,460.75/954,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,584.93

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