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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,809.34, 1,437,840.19 and 359,443.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,809.34, 1,437,840.19 and 359,443.77 is: 539,025.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,809.34 : 1,437,840.19 = 359,443.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,809.34/1,437,840.19 = 359,443.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,809.34x = 1,437,840.19 × 359,443.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,809.34x = 516,822,698,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,822,698,551.12/958,809.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,025.52

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