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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,837.47, 1,437,882.38 and 359,471.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,837.47, 1,437,882.38 and 359,471.89 is: 539,067.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,837.47 : 1,437,882.38 = 359,471.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,837.47/1,437,882.38 = 359,471.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,837.47x = 1,437,882.38 × 359,471.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,837.47x = 516,878,296,736.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,878,296,736.30/958,837.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,067.69

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