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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,868.52, 1,433,802.84 and 394,917.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,868.52, 1,433,802.84 and 394,917.60 is: 592,376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,868.52 : 1,433,802.84 = 394,917.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,868.52/1,433,802.84 = 394,917.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,868.52x = 1,433,802.84 × 394,917.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,868.52x = 566,233,976,445.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,233,976,445.98/955,868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,376.42

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