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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,831.59, 1,437,873.57 and 359,466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,831.59, 1,437,873.57 and 359,466.02 is: 539,058.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,831.59 : 1,437,873.57 = 359,466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,831.59/1,437,873.57 = 359,466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,831.59x = 1,437,873.57 × 359,466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,831.59x = 516,866,682,281.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,866,682,281.72/958,831.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,058.88

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