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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,505.70, 1,437,211.80 and 359,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,505.70, 1,437,211.80 and 359,486.40 is: 539,024.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,505.70 : 1,437,211.80 = 359,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,505.70/1,437,211.80 = 359,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,505.70x = 1,437,211.80 × 359,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,505.70x = 516,658,096,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,658,096,019.52/958,505.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,024.54

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