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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,071.98, 1,438,573.92 and 239,417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,071.98, 1,438,573.92 and 239,417.76 is: 359,118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,071.98 : 1,438,573.92 = 239,417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,071.98/1,438,573.92 = 239,417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,071.98x = 1,438,573.92 × 239,417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,071.98x = 344,420,145,520.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,420,145,520.82/959,071.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,118.14

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