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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,813.34, 1,437,846.18 and 359,447.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,813.34, 1,437,846.18 and 359,447.78 is: 539,031.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,813.34 : 1,437,846.18 = 359,447.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,813.34/1,437,846.18 = 359,447.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,813.34x = 1,437,846.18 × 359,447.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,813.34x = 516,830,617,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,830,617,382.48/958,813.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,031.53

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