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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,621.77, 1,438,676.24 and 360,127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,621.77, 1,438,676.24 and 360,127.35 is: 540,470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,621.77 : 1,438,676.24 = 360,127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,621.77/1,438,676.24 = 360,127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,621.77x = 1,438,676.24 × 360,127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,621.77x = 518,106,660,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,106,660,018.53/958,621.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,470.37

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