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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,898.52, 1,437,973.92 and 359,532.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,898.52, 1,437,973.92 and 359,532.36 is: 539,158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,898.52 : 1,437,973.92 = 359,532.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,898.52/1,437,973.92 = 359,532.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,898.52x = 1,437,973.92 × 359,532.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,898.52x = 516,998,157,076.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,998,157,076.05/958,898.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,158.36

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