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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,373.12, 1,437,109.80 and 396,801.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,373.12, 1,437,109.80 and 396,801.28 is: 595,637.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,373.12 : 1,437,109.80 = 396,801.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,373.12/1,437,109.80 = 396,801.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,373.12x = 1,437,109.80 × 396,801.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,373.12x = 570,247,008,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,247,008,140.54/957,373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,637.16

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