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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,818.29, 1,437,853.64 and 359,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,818.29, 1,437,853.64 and 359,452.40 is: 539,038.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,818.29 : 1,437,853.64 = 359,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,818.29/1,437,853.64 = 359,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,818.29x = 1,437,853.64 × 359,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,818.29x = 516,839,932,760.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,839,932,760.21/958,818.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,038.46

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