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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,811.84, 1,437,843.93 and 359,446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,811.84, 1,437,843.93 and 359,446.28 is: 539,029.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,811.84 : 1,437,843.93 = 359,446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,811.84/1,437,843.93 = 359,446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,811.84x = 1,437,843.93 × 359,446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,811.84x = 516,827,651,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,827,651,859.08/958,811.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,029.28

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