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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,047.17, 1,437,070.98 and 389,737.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,047.17, 1,437,070.98 and 389,737.46 is: 584,606.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,047.17 : 1,437,070.98 = 389,737.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,047.17/1,437,070.98 = 389,737.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,047.17x = 1,437,070.98 × 389,737.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,047.17x = 560,080,386,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,080,386,399.56/958,047.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,606.28

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