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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,834.22, 1,437,877.51 and 359,468.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,834.22, 1,437,877.51 and 359,468.64 is: 539,062.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,834.22 : 1,437,877.51 = 359,468.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,834.22/1,437,877.51 = 359,468.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,834.22x = 1,437,877.51 × 359,468.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,834.22x = 516,871,872,107.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,871,872,107.62/958,834.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,062.82

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