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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,910.59, 1,437,991.94 and 359,545.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,910.59, 1,437,991.94 and 359,545.15 is: 539,177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,910.59 : 1,437,991.94 = 359,545.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,910.59/1,437,991.94 = 359,545.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,910.59x = 1,437,991.94 × 359,545.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,910.59x = 517,023,025,968.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,023,025,968.37/958,910.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,177.51

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