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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,890.01, 1,436,741.72 and 389,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,890.01, 1,436,741.72 and 389,305.20 is: 583,919.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,890.01 : 1,436,741.72 = 389,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,890.01/1,436,741.72 = 389,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,890.01x = 1,436,741.72 × 389,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,890.01x = 559,331,022,652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,331,022,652.94/957,890.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,919.88

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