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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,243.68, 1,437,616.08 and 389,959.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,243.68, 1,437,616.08 and 389,959.82 is: 584,431.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,243.68 : 1,437,616.08 = 389,959.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,243.68/1,437,616.08 = 389,959.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,243.68x = 1,437,616.08 × 389,959.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,243.68x = 560,612,505,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,612,505,988.89/959,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,431.79

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