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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,174.20, 1,437,769.86 and 359,712.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,174.20, 1,437,769.86 and 359,712.64 is: 539,197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,174.20 : 1,437,769.86 = 359,712.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,174.20/1,437,769.86 = 359,712.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,174.20x = 1,437,769.86 × 359,712.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,174.20x = 517,183,992,053.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,183,992,053.03/959,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,197.15

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