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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,791.57, 1,438,828.88 and 397,826.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,791.57, 1,438,828.88 and 397,826.07 is: 597,005.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,791.57 : 1,438,828.88 = 397,826.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,791.57/1,438,828.88 = 397,826.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,791.57x = 1,438,828.88 × 397,826.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,791.57x = 572,403,636,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,403,636,743.77/958,791.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,005.29

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