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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,940.40, 1,438,410.60 and 399,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,940.40, 1,438,410.60 and 399,068.40 is: 598,602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,940.40 : 1,438,410.60 = 399,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,940.40/1,438,410.60 = 399,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,940.40x = 1,438,410.60 × 399,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,940.40x = 574,024,216,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,024,216,685.04/958,940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,602.60

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