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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,845.84, 1,437,895.08 and 359,480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,845.84, 1,437,895.08 and 359,480.04 is: 539,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,845.84 : 1,437,895.08 = 359,480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,845.84/1,437,895.08 = 359,480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,845.84x = 1,437,895.08 × 359,480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,845.84x = 516,894,580,874.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,894,580,874.20/958,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,079.96

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