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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,305.60, 1,436,306.40 and 397,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,305.60, 1,436,306.40 and 397,051.20 is: 595,099.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,305.60 : 1,436,306.40 = 397,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,305.60/1,436,306.40 = 397,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,305.60x = 1,436,306.40 × 397,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,305.60x = 570,287,179,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,287,179,687.68/958,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,099.50

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