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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,748.88, 1,433,444.76 and 386,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,748.88, 1,433,444.76 and 386,979.60 is: 580,397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,748.88 : 1,433,444.76 = 386,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,748.88/1,433,444.76 = 386,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,748.88x = 1,433,444.76 × 386,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,748.88x = 554,713,879,846.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,713,879,846.90/955,748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,397.10

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