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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,144.39, 1,438,187.60 and 390,379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,144.39, 1,438,187.60 and 390,379.50 is: 585,353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,144.39 : 1,438,187.60 = 390,379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,144.39/1,438,187.60 = 390,379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,144.39x = 1,438,187.60 × 390,379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,144.39x = 561,438,957,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,438,957,170.15/959,144.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,353.95

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