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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,791.60, 1,436,437.80 and 584,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,791.60, 1,436,437.80 and 584,377.20 is: 875,499.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,791.60 : 1,436,437.80 = 584,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,791.60/1,436,437.80 = 584,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,791.60x = 1,436,437.80 × 584,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,791.60x = 839,421,499,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,421,499,538.16/958,791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,499.43

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