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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,899.02, 1,437,974.67 and 359,532.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,899.02, 1,437,974.67 and 359,532.86 is: 539,159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,899.02 : 1,437,974.67 = 359,532.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,899.02/1,437,974.67 = 359,532.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,899.02x = 1,437,974.67 × 359,532.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,899.02x = 516,999,145,712.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,999,145,712.66/958,899.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,159.11

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