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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,033.96, 1,437,577.50 and 359,408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,033.96, 1,437,577.50 and 359,408.68 is: 539,310.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,033.96 : 1,437,577.50 = 359,408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,033.96/1,437,577.50 = 359,408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,033.96x = 1,437,577.50 × 359,408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,033.96x = 516,677,831,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,677,831,672.70/958,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,310.56

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