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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,802.11, 1,437,829.41 and 359,436.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,802.11, 1,437,829.41 and 359,436.23 is: 539,014.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,802.11 : 1,437,829.41 = 359,436.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,802.11/1,437,829.41 = 359,436.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,802.11x = 1,437,829.41 × 359,436.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,802.11x = 516,807,987,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,807,987,119.17/958,802.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,014.23

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