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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,065.76, 1,437,329.54 and 359,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,065.76, 1,437,329.54 and 359,032.16 is: 538,634.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,065.76 : 1,437,329.54 = 359,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,065.76/1,437,329.54 = 359,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,065.76x = 1,437,329.54 × 359,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,065.76x = 516,047,529,378.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,047,529,378.01/958,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,634.77

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