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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,792.57, 1,438,830.38 and 397,827.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,792.57, 1,438,830.38 and 397,827.07 is: 597,006.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,792.57 : 1,438,830.38 = 397,827.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,792.57/1,438,830.38 = 397,827.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,792.57x = 1,438,830.38 × 397,827.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,792.57x = 572,405,672,313.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,405,672,313.25/958,792.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,006.79

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