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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,822.09, 1,437,859.28 and 359,456.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,822.09, 1,437,859.28 and 359,456.56 is: 539,044.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,822.09 : 1,437,859.28 = 359,456.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,822.09/1,437,859.28 = 359,456.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,822.09x = 1,437,859.28 × 359,456.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,822.09x = 516,847,948,755.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,847,948,755.59/958,822.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,044.68

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