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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,823.09, 1,437,860.82 and 359,457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,823.09, 1,437,860.82 and 359,457.52 is: 539,046.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,823.09 : 1,437,860.82 = 359,457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,823.09/1,437,860.82 = 359,457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,823.09x = 1,437,860.82 × 359,457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,823.09x = 516,849,877,273.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,849,877,273.06/958,823.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,046.13

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