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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,028.96, 1,437,570 and 359,403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,028.96, 1,437,570 and 359,403.68 is: 539,303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,028.96 : 1,437,570 = 359,403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,028.96/1,437,570 = 359,403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,028.96x = 1,437,570 × 359,403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,028.96x = 516,667,948,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,667,948,257.60/958,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,303.06

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