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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,379.82, 1,430,519.89 and 393,108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,379.82, 1,430,519.89 and 393,108.14 is: 589,229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,379.82 : 1,430,519.89 = 393,108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,379.82/1,430,519.89 = 393,108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,379.82x = 1,430,519.89 × 393,108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,379.82x = 562,349,013,190.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,349,013,190.91/954,379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,229.78

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