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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,966.14, 1,436,949.32 and 389,656.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,966.14, 1,436,949.32 and 389,656.37 is: 584,484.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,966.14 : 1,436,949.32 = 389,656.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,966.14/1,436,949.32 = 389,656.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,966.14x = 1,436,949.32 × 389,656.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,966.14x = 559,916,457,549.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,916,457,549.26/957,966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,484.60

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