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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,805.91, 1,437,835.10 and 359,440.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,805.91, 1,437,835.10 and 359,440.03 is: 539,019.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,805.91 : 1,437,835.10 = 359,440.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,805.91/1,437,835.10 = 359,440.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,805.91x = 1,437,835.10 × 359,440.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,805.91x = 516,815,493,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,815,493,501.00/958,805.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,019.93

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