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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,881.24, 1,438,477.92 and 359,889.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,881.24, 1,438,477.92 and 359,889.48 is: 539,892.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,881.24 : 1,438,477.92 = 359,889.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,881.24/1,438,477.92 = 359,889.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,881.24x = 1,438,477.92 × 359,889.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,881.24x = 517,693,070,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,693,070,620.28/958,881.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,892.79

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