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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,919.50, 1,436,879.25 and 389,609.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,919.50, 1,436,879.25 and 389,609.80 is: 584,414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,919.50 : 1,436,879.25 = 389,609.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,919.50/1,436,879.25 = 389,609.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,919.50x = 1,436,879.25 × 389,609.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,919.50x = 559,822,233,624.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,822,233,624.45/957,919.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,414.70

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