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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,337.26, 1,437,084.86 and 358,877.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,337.26, 1,437,084.86 and 358,877.98 is: 538,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,337.26 : 1,437,084.86 = 358,877.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,337.26/1,437,084.86 = 358,877.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,337.26x = 1,437,084.86 × 358,877.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,337.26x = 515,738,111,645.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,738,111,645.38/958,337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,159.30

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