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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,809.29, 1,437,840.15 and 359,443.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,809.29, 1,437,840.15 and 359,443.41 is: 539,024.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,809.29 : 1,437,840.15 = 359,443.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,809.29/1,437,840.15 = 359,443.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,809.29x = 1,437,840.15 × 359,443.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,809.29x = 516,822,159,811.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,822,159,811.10/958,809.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,024.98

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