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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,175.80, 1,430,719.38 and 392,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,175.80, 1,430,719.38 and 392,541.24 is: 588,587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,175.80 : 1,430,719.38 = 392,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,175.80/1,430,719.38 = 392,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,175.80x = 1,430,719.38 × 392,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,175.80x = 561,616,359,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,616,359,517.23/954,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,587.93

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