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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,117.16, 1,437,175.94 and 389,807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,117.16, 1,437,175.94 and 389,807.52 is: 584,711.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,117.16 : 1,437,175.94 = 389,807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,117.16/1,437,175.94 = 389,807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,117.16x = 1,437,175.94 × 389,807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,117.16x = 560,221,987,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,221,987,026.03/958,117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,711.36

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