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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,175.20, 1,437,771.36 and 359,713.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,175.20, 1,437,771.36 and 359,713.64 is: 539,198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,175.20 : 1,437,771.36 = 359,713.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,175.20/1,437,771.36 = 359,713.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,175.20x = 1,437,771.36 × 359,713.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,175.20x = 517,185,969,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,185,969,393.35/959,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,198.65

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