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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,167.70, 1,436,704.80 and 359,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,167.70, 1,436,704.80 and 359,148.40 is: 538,517.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,167.70 : 1,436,704.80 = 359,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,167.70/1,436,704.80 = 359,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,167.70x = 1,436,704.80 × 359,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,167.70x = 515,990,230,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,990,230,192.32/958,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,517.66

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