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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,629.44, 1,435,018.32 and 387,739.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,629.44, 1,435,018.32 and 387,739.80 is: 581,639.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,629.44 : 1,435,018.32 = 387,739.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,629.44/1,435,018.32 = 387,739.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,629.44x = 1,435,018.32 × 387,739.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,629.44x = 556,413,716,393.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,413,716,393.14/956,629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,639.76

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