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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,803.11, 1,437,830.90 and 359,437.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,803.11, 1,437,830.90 and 359,437.23 is: 539,015.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,803.11 : 1,437,830.90 = 359,437.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,803.11/1,437,830.90 = 359,437.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,803.11x = 1,437,830.90 × 359,437.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,803.11x = 516,809,955,904.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,809,955,904.41/958,803.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,015.73

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