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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,042.64, 1,437,948.48 and 485,059.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,042.64, 1,437,948.48 and 485,059.34 is: 728,036.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,042.64 : 1,437,948.48 = 485,059.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,042.64/1,437,948.48 = 485,059.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,042.64x = 1,437,948.48 × 485,059.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,042.64x = 697,490,340,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,490,340,662.80/958,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,036.84

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