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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,900.41, 1,437,974.64 and 359,534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,900.41, 1,437,974.64 and 359,534.84 is: 539,161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,900.41 : 1,437,974.64 = 359,534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,900.41/1,437,974.64 = 359,534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,900.41x = 1,437,974.64 × 359,534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,900.41x = 517,001,974,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,001,974,926.58/958,900.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,161.28

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