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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,859.84, 1,434,216.96 and 388,108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,859.84, 1,434,216.96 and 388,108.80 is: 581,728.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,859.84 : 1,434,216.96 = 388,108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,859.84/1,434,216.96 = 388,108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,859.84x = 1,434,216.96 × 388,108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,859.84x = 556,632,223,285.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,632,223,285.25/956,859.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,728.07

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