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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,794.15, 1,437,817.62 and 359,428.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,794.15, 1,437,817.62 and 359,428.38 is: 539,002.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,794.15 : 1,437,817.62 = 359,428.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,794.15/1,437,817.62 = 359,428.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,794.15x = 1,437,817.62 × 359,428.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,794.15x = 516,792,457,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,792,457,892.06/958,794.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,002.51

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