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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,835.72, 1,437,879.75 and 359,470.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,835.72, 1,437,879.75 and 359,470.14 is: 539,065.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,835.72 : 1,437,879.75 = 359,470.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,835.72/1,437,879.75 = 359,470.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,835.72x = 1,437,879.75 × 359,470.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,835.72x = 516,874,835,035.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,874,835,035.67/958,835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,065.06

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