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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,086.71, 1,436,551.21 and 381,798.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,086.71, 1,436,551.21 and 381,798.64 is: 572,467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,086.71 : 1,436,551.21 = 381,798.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,086.71/1,436,551.21 = 381,798.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,086.71x = 1,436,551.21 × 381,798.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,086.71x = 548,473,289,176.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,473,289,176.61/958,086.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,467.28

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