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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,832.10, 1,437,251.85 and 389,969.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,832.10, 1,437,251.85 and 389,969.10 is: 584,548.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,832.10 : 1,437,251.85 = 389,969.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,832.10/1,437,251.85 = 389,969.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,832.10x = 1,437,251.85 × 389,969.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,832.10x = 560,483,810,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,483,810,417.84/958,832.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,548.44

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