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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,339.25, 1,437,087.87 and 358,879.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,339.25, 1,437,087.87 and 358,879.97 is: 538,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,339.25 : 1,437,087.87 = 358,879.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,339.25/1,437,087.87 = 358,879.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,339.25x = 1,437,087.87 × 358,879.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,339.25x = 515,742,051,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,742,051,672.96/958,339.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,162.30

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