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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,891.76, 1,439,221.12 and 485,912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,891.76, 1,439,221.12 and 485,912.24 is: 729,316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,891.76 : 1,439,221.12 = 485,912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,891.76/1,439,221.12 = 485,912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,891.76x = 1,439,221.12 × 485,912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,891.76x = 699,335,158,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,335,158,274.51/958,891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,316.06

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