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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,794.82, 1,438,833.75 and 397,829.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,794.82, 1,438,833.75 and 397,829.32 is: 597,010.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,794.82 : 1,438,833.75 = 397,829.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,794.82/1,438,833.75 = 397,829.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,794.82x = 1,438,833.75 × 397,829.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,794.82x = 572,410,252,355.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,410,252,355.55/958,794.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,010.16

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