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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,821.84, 1,437,858.90 and 359,456.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,821.84, 1,437,858.90 and 359,456.31 is: 539,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,821.84 : 1,437,858.90 = 359,456.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,821.84/1,437,858.90 = 359,456.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,821.84x = 1,437,858.90 × 359,456.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,821.84x = 516,847,454,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,847,454,494.66/958,821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,044.31

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