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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,085.20, 1,436,471.70 and 452,888.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,085.20, 1,436,471.70 and 452,888.20 is: 679,022.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,085.20 : 1,436,471.70 = 452,888.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,085.20/1,436,471.70 = 452,888.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,085.20x = 1,436,471.70 × 452,888.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,085.20x = 650,561,082,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,561,082,563.94/958,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,022.16

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