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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,833.34, 1,437,876.15 and 359,467.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,833.34, 1,437,876.15 and 359,467.81 is: 539,061.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,833.34 : 1,437,876.15 = 359,467.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,833.34/1,437,876.15 = 359,467.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,833.34x = 1,437,876.15 × 359,467.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,833.34x = 516,870,190,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,870,190,691.73/958,833.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,061.55

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