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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,851.60, 1,438,277.40 and 538,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,851.60, 1,438,277.40 and 538,072.80 is: 807,109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,851.60 : 1,438,277.40 = 538,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,851.60/1,438,277.40 = 538,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,851.60x = 1,438,277.40 × 538,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,851.60x = 773,897,947,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,897,947,794.72/958,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,109.20

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