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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,166.70, 1,436,703.30 and 359,147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,166.70, 1,436,703.30 and 359,147.40 is: 538,516.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,166.70 : 1,436,703.30 = 359,147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,166.70/1,436,703.30 = 359,147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,166.70x = 1,436,703.30 × 359,147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,166.70x = 515,988,254,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,988,254,766.42/958,166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,516.16

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