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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,263.75, 1,437,638.63 and 359,226.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,263.75, 1,437,638.63 and 359,226.63 is: 538,931.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,263.75 : 1,437,638.63 = 359,226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,263.75/1,437,638.63 = 359,226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,263.75x = 1,437,638.63 × 359,226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,263.75x = 516,438,078,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,438,078,416.58/958,263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,931.04

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