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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,882.24, 1,438,479.42 and 359,890.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,882.24, 1,438,479.42 and 359,890.48 is: 539,894.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,882.24 : 1,438,479.42 = 359,890.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,882.24/1,438,479.42 = 359,890.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,882.24x = 1,438,479.42 × 359,890.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,882.24x = 517,695,048,933.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,695,048,933.92/958,882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,894.29

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