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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,059.25, 1,437,319.77 and 359,025.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,059.25, 1,437,319.77 and 359,025.64 is: 538,624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,059.25 : 1,437,319.77 = 359,025.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,059.25/1,437,319.77 = 359,025.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,059.25x = 1,437,319.77 × 359,025.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,059.25x = 516,034,650,308.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,034,650,308.90/958,059.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,624.99

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