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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,117.91, 1,437,177.06 and 389,808.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,117.91, 1,437,177.06 and 389,808.27 is: 584,712.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,117.91 : 1,437,177.06 = 389,808.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,117.91/1,437,177.06 = 389,808.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,117.91x = 1,437,177.06 × 389,808.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,117.91x = 560,223,503,442.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,223,503,442.29/958,117.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,712.49

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