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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,089.12, 1,437,444.72 and 459,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,089.12, 1,437,444.72 and 459,492 is: 689,387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,089.12 : 1,437,444.72 = 459,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,089.12/1,437,444.72 = 459,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,089.12x = 1,437,444.72 × 459,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,089.12x = 660,494,349,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,494,349,282.24/958,089.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,387.17

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