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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,925, 1,436,887.50 and 389,615.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,925, 1,436,887.50 and 389,615.30 is: 584,422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,925 : 1,436,887.50 = 389,615.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,925/1,436,887.50 = 389,615.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,925x = 1,436,887.50 × 389,615.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,925x = 559,833,354,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,833,354,378.75/957,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,422.95

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