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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,385.20, 1,437,749.94 and 327,151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,385.20, 1,437,749.94 and 327,151.42 is: 490,785.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,385.20 : 1,437,749.94 = 327,151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,385.20/1,437,749.94 = 327,151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,385.20x = 1,437,749.94 × 327,151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,385.20x = 470,361,934,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,361,934,475.92/958,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,785.89

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