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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,693.43, 1,438,543.16 and 360,067.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,693.43, 1,438,543.16 and 360,067.79 is: 540,290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,693.43 : 1,438,543.16 = 360,067.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,693.43/1,438,543.16 = 360,067.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,693.43x = 1,438,543.16 × 360,067.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,693.43x = 517,973,047,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,973,047,447.76/958,693.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,290.60

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