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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,829.60, 1,437,248.10 and 389,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,829.60, 1,437,248.10 and 389,966.60 is: 584,544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,829.60 : 1,437,248.10 = 389,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,829.60/1,437,248.10 = 389,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,829.60x = 1,437,248.10 × 389,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,829.60x = 560,478,754,913.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,478,754,913.46/958,829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,544.69

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