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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,867, 1,435,300.52 and 395,916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,867, 1,435,300.52 and 395,916.08 is: 593,874.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,867 : 1,435,300.52 = 395,916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,867/1,435,300.52 = 395,916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,867x = 1,435,300.52 × 395,916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,867x = 568,258,555,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,258,555,500.36/956,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,874.13

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