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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,797.16, 1,437,822.12 and 359,431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,797.16, 1,437,822.12 and 359,431.36 is: 539,006.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,797.16 : 1,437,822.12 = 359,431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,797.16/1,437,822.12 = 359,431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,797.16x = 1,437,822.12 × 359,431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,797.16x = 516,798,360,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,798,360,029.68/958,797.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,006.98

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