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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,803.54, 1,437,831.54 and 359,437.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,803.54, 1,437,831.54 and 359,437.66 is: 539,016.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,803.54 : 1,437,831.54 = 359,437.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,803.54/1,437,831.54 = 359,437.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,803.54x = 1,437,831.54 × 359,437.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,803.54x = 516,810,797,022.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,810,797,022.64/958,803.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,016.37

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