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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,926.96, 1,438,016.22 and 359,561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,926.96, 1,438,016.22 and 359,561.16 is: 539,201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,926.96 : 1,438,016.22 = 359,561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,926.96/1,438,016.22 = 359,561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,926.96x = 1,438,016.22 × 359,561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,926.96x = 517,054,780,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,054,780,162.02/958,926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,201.42

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