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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,799.93, 1,437,826.23 and 359,434.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,799.93, 1,437,826.23 and 359,434.13 is: 539,011.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,799.93 : 1,437,826.23 = 359,434.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,799.93/1,437,826.23 = 359,434.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,799.93x = 1,437,826.23 × 359,434.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,799.93x = 516,803,812,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,803,812,882.10/958,799.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,011.11

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