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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,814.79, 1,437,848.40 and 359,448.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,814.79, 1,437,848.40 and 359,448.91 is: 539,033.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,814.79 : 1,437,848.40 = 359,448.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,814.79/1,437,848.40 = 359,448.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,814.79x = 1,437,848.40 × 359,448.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,814.79x = 516,833,040,125.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,833,040,125.24/958,814.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,033.24

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