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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,627.82, 1,437,942.21 and 327,547.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,627.82, 1,437,942.21 and 327,547.82 is: 491,321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,627.82 : 1,437,942.21 = 327,547.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,627.82/1,437,942.21 = 327,547.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,627.82x = 1,437,942.21 × 327,547.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,627.82x = 470,994,836,171.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,994,836,171.48/958,627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,321.89

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