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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,040.96, 1,437,588 and 359,415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,040.96, 1,437,588 and 359,415.68 is: 539,321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,040.96 : 1,437,588 = 359,415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,040.96/1,437,588 = 359,415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,040.96x = 1,437,588 × 359,415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,040.96x = 516,691,668,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,691,668,579.84/958,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,321.06

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