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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,329.15, 1,437,367.80 and 579,451.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,329.15, 1,437,367.80 and 579,451.78 is: 868,195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,329.15 : 1,437,367.80 = 579,451.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,329.15/1,437,367.80 = 579,451.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,329.15x = 1,437,367.80 × 579,451.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,329.15x = 832,885,330,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,885,330,224.68/959,329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,195.58

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