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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,134.51, 1,437,145.05 and 359,045.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,134.51, 1,437,145.05 and 359,045.55 is: 538,547.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,134.51 : 1,437,145.05 = 359,045.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,134.51/1,437,145.05 = 359,045.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,134.51x = 1,437,145.05 × 359,045.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,134.51x = 516,000,534,907.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,000,534,907.03/958,134.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,547.07

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