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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,832.84, 1,437,875.45 and 359,467.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,832.84, 1,437,875.45 and 359,467.27 is: 539,060.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,832.84 : 1,437,875.45 = 359,467.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,832.84/1,437,875.45 = 359,467.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,832.84x = 1,437,875.45 × 359,467.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,832.84x = 516,869,153,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,869,153,624.81/958,832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,060.75

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