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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,792.82, 1,438,830.76 and 397,827.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,792.82, 1,438,830.76 and 397,827.32 is: 597,007.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,792.82 : 1,438,830.76 = 397,827.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,792.82/1,438,830.76 = 397,827.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,792.82x = 1,438,830.76 × 397,827.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,792.82x = 572,406,185,184.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,406,185,184.36/958,792.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,007.17

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