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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,821.36, 1,437,858.16 and 359,455.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,821.36, 1,437,858.16 and 359,455.80 is: 539,043.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,821.36 : 1,437,858.16 = 359,455.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,821.36/1,437,858.16 = 359,455.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,821.36x = 1,437,858.16 × 359,455.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,821.36x = 516,846,455,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,846,455,189.33/958,821.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,043.53

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