Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,777.24, 1,435,342.44 and 395,855.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 956,777.24, 1,435,342.44 and 395,855.48 is: 593,856.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956,777.24 : 1,435,342.44 = 395,855.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956,777.24/1,435,342.44 = 395,855.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956,777.24x = 1,435,342.44 × 395,855.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956,777.24x = 568,188,170,550.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,188,170,550.57/956,777.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,856.28
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