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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,822.84, 1,437,860.40 and 359,457.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,822.84, 1,437,860.40 and 359,457.31 is: 539,045.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,822.84 : 1,437,860.40 = 359,457.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,822.84/1,437,860.40 = 359,457.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,822.84x = 1,437,860.40 × 359,457.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,822.84x = 516,849,431,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,849,431,539.52/958,822.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,045.81

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