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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,320.81, 1,437,385.55 and 389,735.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,320.81, 1,437,385.55 and 389,735.46 is: 584,564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,320.81 : 1,437,385.55 = 389,735.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,320.81/1,437,385.55 = 389,735.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,320.81x = 1,437,385.55 × 389,735.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,320.81x = 560,200,116,577.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,200,116,577.93/958,320.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,564.28

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