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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,802.91, 1,437,830.60 and 359,437.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,802.91, 1,437,830.60 and 359,437.03 is: 539,015.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,802.91 : 1,437,830.60 = 359,437.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,802.91/1,437,830.60 = 359,437.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,802.91x = 1,437,830.60 × 359,437.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,802.91x = 516,809,561,855.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,809,561,855.11/958,802.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,015.43

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