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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,853, 1,435,279.50 and 395,902.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,853, 1,435,279.50 and 395,902.08 is: 593,853.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,853 : 1,435,279.50 = 395,902.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,853/1,435,279.50 = 395,902.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,853x = 1,435,279.50 × 395,902.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,853x = 568,230,139,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,230,139,431.36/956,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,853.12

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