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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,233.60, 1,436,140.80 and 485,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,233.60, 1,436,140.80 and 485,049.60 is: 726,962.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,233.60 : 1,436,140.80 = 485,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,233.60/1,436,140.80 = 485,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,233.60x = 1,436,140.80 × 485,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,233.60x = 696,599,520,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,599,520,583.68/958,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,962.11

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