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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,334.25, 1,437,080.37 and 358,874.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,334.25, 1,437,080.37 and 358,874.97 is: 538,154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,334.25 : 1,437,080.37 = 358,874.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,334.25/1,437,080.37 = 358,874.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,334.25x = 1,437,080.37 × 358,874.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,334.25x = 515,732,174,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,732,174,671.34/958,334.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,154.80

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