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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,589.70, 1,437,337.80 and 359,570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,589.70, 1,437,337.80 and 359,570.40 is: 539,150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,589.70 : 1,437,337.80 = 359,570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,589.70/1,437,337.80 = 359,570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,589.70x = 1,437,337.80 × 359,570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,589.70x = 516,824,127,681.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,824,127,681.12/958,589.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,150.51

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