Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,831.29, 1,437,872.99 and 359,465.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 958,831.29, 1,437,872.99 and 359,465.31 is: 539,057.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,831.29 : 1,437,872.99 = 359,465.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,831.29/1,437,872.99 = 359,465.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,831.29x = 1,437,872.99 × 359,465.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,831.29x = 516,865,458,293.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,865,458,293.65/958,831.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,057.77
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