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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,954.72, 1,437,987.12 and 559,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,954.72, 1,437,987.12 and 559,710.40 is: 839,305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,954.72 : 1,437,987.12 = 559,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,954.72/1,437,987.12 = 559,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,954.72x = 1,437,987.12 × 559,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,954.72x = 804,856,346,130.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,856,346,130.05/958,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,305.89

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