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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,853.52, 1,437,906.24 and 359,487.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,853.52, 1,437,906.24 and 359,487.72 is: 539,091.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,853.52 : 1,437,906.24 = 359,487.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,853.52/1,437,906.24 = 359,487.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,853.52x = 1,437,906.24 × 359,487.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,853.52x = 516,909,635,791.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,909,635,791.37/958,853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,091.35

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