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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,922.96, 1,438,010.22 and 359,557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,922.96, 1,438,010.22 and 359,557.16 is: 539,195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,922.96 : 1,438,010.22 = 359,557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,922.96/1,438,010.22 = 359,557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,922.96x = 1,438,010.22 × 359,557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,922.96x = 517,046,870,754.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,046,870,754.18/958,922.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,195.42

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