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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,146.70, 1,436,701.65 and 397,237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,146.70, 1,436,701.65 and 397,237.90 is: 595,641.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,146.70 : 1,436,701.65 = 397,237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,146.70/1,436,701.65 = 397,237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,146.70x = 1,436,701.65 × 397,237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,146.70x = 570,712,346,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,712,346,372.54/958,146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,641.93

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