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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,172.45, 1,437,767.24 and 359,710.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,172.45, 1,437,767.24 and 359,710.89 is: 539,194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,172.45 : 1,437,767.24 = 359,710.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,172.45/1,437,767.24 = 359,710.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,172.45x = 1,437,767.24 × 359,710.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,172.45x = 517,180,531,714.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,180,531,714.69/959,172.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,194.52

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