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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,837.84, 1,437,882.90 and 359,472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,837.84, 1,437,882.90 and 359,472.32 is: 539,068.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,837.84 : 1,437,882.90 = 359,472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,837.84/1,437,882.90 = 359,472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,837.84x = 1,437,882.90 × 359,472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,837.84x = 516,879,101,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,879,101,951.33/958,837.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,068.32

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