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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,242.20, 1,437,561.68 and 389,623.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,242.20, 1,437,561.68 and 389,623.37 is: 584,515.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,242.20 : 1,437,561.68 = 389,623.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,242.20/1,437,561.68 = 389,623.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,242.20x = 1,437,561.68 × 389,623.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,242.20x = 560,107,617,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,107,617,208.54/958,242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,515.71

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