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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,727.35, 1,436,433.66 and 389,085.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,727.35, 1,436,433.66 and 389,085.48 is: 583,564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,727.35 : 1,436,433.66 = 389,085.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,727.35/1,436,433.66 = 389,085.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,727.35x = 1,436,433.66 × 389,085.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,727.35x = 558,895,480,089.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,895,480,089.26/957,727.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,564.29

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