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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,903.76, 1,439,239.08 and 485,924.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,903.76, 1,439,239.08 and 485,924.24 is: 729,334.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,903.76 : 1,439,239.08 = 485,924.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,903.76/1,439,239.08 = 485,924.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,903.76x = 1,439,239.08 × 485,924.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,903.76x = 699,361,156,127.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,361,156,127.30/958,903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,334.04

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