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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,907.70, 1,437,843.15 and 397,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,907.70, 1,437,843.15 and 397,998.90 is: 596,783.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,907.70 : 1,437,843.15 = 397,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,907.70/1,437,843.15 = 397,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,907.70x = 1,437,843.15 × 397,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,907.70x = 572,259,992,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,259,992,072.54/958,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,783.19

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