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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,805.73, 1,437,834.83 and 359,439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,805.73, 1,437,834.83 and 359,439.84 is: 539,019.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,805.73 : 1,437,834.83 = 359,439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,805.73/1,437,834.83 = 359,439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,805.73x = 1,437,834.83 × 359,439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,805.73x = 516,815,119,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,815,119,444.43/958,805.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,019.64

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