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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,195.20, 1,437,811.20 and 397,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,195.20, 1,437,811.20 and 397,286.40 is: 596,144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,195.20 : 1,437,811.20 = 397,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,195.20/1,437,811.20 = 397,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,195.20x = 1,437,811.20 × 397,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,195.20x = 571,222,835,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,222,835,527.68/958,195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,144.54

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