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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,045.66, 1,437,068.72 and 389,735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,045.66, 1,437,068.72 and 389,735.96 is: 584,604.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,045.66 : 1,437,068.72 = 389,735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,045.66/1,437,068.72 = 389,735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,045.66x = 1,437,068.72 × 389,735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,045.66x = 560,077,350,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,077,350,964.17/958,045.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,604.03

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