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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,817.16, 1,437,851.95 and 359,451.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,817.16, 1,437,851.95 and 359,451.29 is: 539,036.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,817.16 : 1,437,851.95 = 359,451.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,817.16/1,437,851.95 = 359,451.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,817.16x = 1,437,851.95 × 359,451.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,817.16x = 516,837,740,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,837,740,952.52/958,817.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,036.81

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