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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,819.32, 1,437,855.12 and 359,453.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,819.32, 1,437,855.12 and 359,453.40 is: 539,039.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,819.32 : 1,437,855.12 = 359,453.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,819.32/1,437,855.12 = 359,453.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,819.32x = 1,437,855.12 × 359,453.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,819.32x = 516,841,911,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,841,911,591.41/958,819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,039.94

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