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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,246.20, 1,436,850.90 and 397,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,246.20, 1,436,850.90 and 397,337.40 is: 595,791.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,246.20 : 1,436,850.90 = 397,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,246.20/1,436,850.90 = 397,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,246.20x = 1,436,850.90 × 397,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,246.20x = 570,914,600,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,914,600,793.66/958,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,791.15

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