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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,172.85, 1,437,259.88 and 537,743.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,172.85, 1,437,259.88 and 537,743.97 is: 806,616.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,172.85 : 1,437,259.88 = 537,743.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,172.85/1,437,259.88 = 537,743.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,172.85x = 1,437,259.88 × 537,743.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,172.85x = 772,877,831,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,877,831,104.20/958,172.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,616.29

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