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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,342.25, 1,437,092.37 and 358,882.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,342.25, 1,437,092.37 and 358,882.97 is: 538,166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,342.25 : 1,437,092.37 = 358,882.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,342.25/1,437,092.37 = 358,882.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,342.25x = 1,437,092.37 × 358,882.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,342.25x = 515,747,977,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,747,977,909.94/958,342.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,166.80

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