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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,077.90, 1,437,060.43 and 358,988.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,077.90, 1,437,060.43 and 358,988.90 is: 538,462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,077.90 : 1,437,060.43 = 358,988.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,077.90/1,437,060.43 = 358,988.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,077.90x = 1,437,060.43 × 358,988.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,077.90x = 515,888,745,694.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,888,745,694.41/958,077.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,462.21

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