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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,812.29, 1,437,844.65 and 359,446.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,812.29, 1,437,844.65 and 359,446.41 is: 539,029.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,812.29 : 1,437,844.65 = 359,446.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,812.29/1,437,844.65 = 359,446.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,812.29x = 1,437,844.65 × 359,446.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,812.29x = 516,828,097,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,828,097,580.21/958,812.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,029.49

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