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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,048.17, 1,437,072.48 and 389,738.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,048.17, 1,437,072.48 and 389,738.46 is: 584,607.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,048.17 : 1,437,072.48 = 389,738.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,048.17/1,437,072.48 = 389,738.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,048.17x = 1,437,072.48 × 389,738.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,048.17x = 560,082,415,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,082,415,263.58/958,048.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,607.78

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