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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,171.70, 1,437,766.11 and 359,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,171.70, 1,437,766.11 and 359,710.14 is: 539,193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,171.70 : 1,437,766.11 = 359,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,171.70/1,437,766.11 = 359,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,171.70x = 1,437,766.11 × 359,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,171.70x = 517,179,048,715.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,179,048,715.36/959,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,193.40

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