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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,333.42, 1,438,241.00 and 360,227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,333.42, 1,438,241.00 and 360,227.86 is: 540,056.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,333.42 : 1,438,241.00 = 360,227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,333.42/1,438,241.00 = 360,227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,333.42x = 1,438,241.00 × 360,227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,333.42x = 518,094,472,197.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,094,472,197.52/959,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,056.73

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