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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,115.66, 1,437,173.69 and 389,806.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,115.66, 1,437,173.69 and 389,806.02 is: 584,709.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,115.66 : 1,437,173.69 = 389,806.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,115.66/1,437,173.69 = 389,806.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,115.66x = 1,437,173.69 × 389,806.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,115.66x = 560,218,954,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,218,954,198.58/958,115.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,709.11

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