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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,905.07, 1,437,933.93 and 359,445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,905.07, 1,437,933.93 and 359,445.75 is: 539,009.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,905.07 : 1,437,933.93 = 359,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,905.07/1,437,933.93 = 359,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,905.07x = 1,437,933.93 × 359,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,905.07x = 516,859,239,919.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,859,239,919.30/958,905.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,009.81

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