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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,834.59, 1,437,878.03 and 359,469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,834.59, 1,437,878.03 and 359,469.06 is: 539,063.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,834.59 : 1,437,878.03 = 359,469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,834.59/1,437,878.03 = 359,469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,834.59x = 1,437,878.03 × 359,469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,834.59x = 516,872,662,041.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,872,662,041.41/958,834.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,063.43

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