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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,803.69, 1,437,831.84 and 359,437.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,803.69, 1,437,831.84 and 359,437.89 is: 539,016.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,803.69 : 1,437,831.84 = 359,437.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,803.69/1,437,831.84 = 359,437.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,803.69x = 1,437,831.84 × 359,437.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,803.69x = 516,811,242,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,811,242,744.42/958,803.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,016.74

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