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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,887.63, 1,437,955.56 and 359,522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,887.63, 1,437,955.56 and 359,522.04 is: 539,142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,887.63 : 1,437,955.56 = 359,522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,887.63/1,437,955.56 = 359,522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,887.63x = 1,437,955.56 × 359,522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,887.63x = 516,976,716,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,976,716,360.54/958,887.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,142.13

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