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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,466.40, 1,437,008.40 and 537,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,466.40, 1,437,008.40 and 537,871.20 is: 806,418.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,466.40 : 1,437,008.40 = 537,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,466.40/1,437,008.40 = 537,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,466.40x = 1,437,008.40 × 537,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,466.40x = 772,925,432,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,925,432,518.08/958,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,418.91

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