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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,173.59, 1,437,261.01 and 537,744.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,173.59, 1,437,261.01 and 537,744.71 is: 806,617.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,173.59 : 1,437,261.01 = 537,744.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,173.59/1,437,261.01 = 537,744.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,173.59x = 1,437,261.01 × 537,744.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,173.59x = 772,879,507,265.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,879,507,265.55/958,173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,617.42

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