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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,904.56, 1,437,933.18 and 359,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,904.56, 1,437,933.18 and 359,445.24 is: 539,009.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,904.56 : 1,437,933.18 = 359,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,904.56/1,437,933.18 = 359,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,904.56x = 1,437,933.18 × 359,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,904.56x = 516,858,236,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,858,236,989.06/958,904.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,009.05

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