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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,872.17, 1,433,812.01 and 387,264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,872.17, 1,433,812.01 and 387,264.01 is: 580,897.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,872.17 : 1,433,812.01 = 387,264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,872.17/1,433,812.01 = 387,264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,872.17x = 1,433,812.01 × 387,264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,872.17x = 555,263,790,868.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,263,790,868.08/955,872.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,897.54

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