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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,165.20, 1,436,729.40 and 397,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,165.20, 1,436,729.40 and 397,256.40 is: 595,669.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,165.20 : 1,436,729.40 = 397,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,165.20/1,436,729.40 = 397,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,165.20x = 1,436,729.40 × 397,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,165.20x = 570,749,949,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,749,949,218.16/958,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,669.67

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