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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,822.36, 1,437,859.66 and 359,456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,822.36, 1,437,859.66 and 359,456.80 is: 539,045.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,822.36 : 1,437,859.66 = 359,456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,822.36/1,437,859.66 = 359,456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,822.36x = 1,437,859.66 × 359,456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,822.36x = 516,848,432,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,848,432,232.69/958,822.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,045.03

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