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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,808.34, 1,437,838.70 and 359,442.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,808.34, 1,437,838.70 and 359,442.77 is: 539,024.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,808.34 : 1,437,838.70 = 359,442.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,808.34/1,437,838.70 = 359,442.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,808.34x = 1,437,838.70 × 359,442.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,808.34x = 516,820,716,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,820,716,154.79/958,808.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,024.01

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