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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,977.28, 1,438,466.64 and 327,895.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,977.28, 1,438,466.64 and 327,895.84 is: 491,844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,977.28 : 1,438,466.64 = 327,895.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,977.28/1,438,466.64 = 327,895.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,977.28x = 1,438,466.64 × 327,895.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,977.28x = 471,667,227,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,667,227,234.78/958,977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,844.01

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