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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,333.93, 1,438,241.75 and 360,228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,333.93, 1,438,241.75 and 360,228.36 is: 540,057.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,333.93 : 1,438,241.75 = 360,228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,333.93/1,438,241.75 = 360,228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,333.93x = 1,438,241.75 × 360,228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,333.93x = 518,095,465,084.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,095,465,084.89/959,333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,057.48

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