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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,262.63, 1,438,047.22 and 391,118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,262.63, 1,438,047.22 and 391,118.98 is: 586,333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,262.63 : 1,438,047.22 = 391,118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,262.63/1,438,047.22 = 391,118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,262.63x = 1,438,047.22 × 391,118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,262.63x = 562,447,561,878.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,447,561,878.24/959,262.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,333.24

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