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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,926.72, 1,437,945.12 and 559,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,926.72, 1,437,945.12 and 559,682.88 is: 839,264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,926.72 : 1,437,945.12 = 559,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,926.72/1,437,945.12 = 559,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,926.72x = 1,437,945.12 × 559,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,926.72x = 804,793,266,043.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,793,266,043.55/958,926.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,264.62

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