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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,834.84, 1,437,878.40 and 359,469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,834.84, 1,437,878.40 and 359,469.32 is: 539,063.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,834.84 : 1,437,878.40 = 359,469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,834.84/1,437,878.40 = 359,469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,834.84x = 1,437,878.40 × 359,469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,834.84x = 516,873,170,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,873,170,690.69/958,834.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,063.82

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