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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,334.43, 1,438,242.50 and 360,228.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,334.43, 1,438,242.50 and 360,228.86 is: 540,058.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,334.43 : 1,438,242.50 = 360,228.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,334.43/1,438,242.50 = 360,228.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,334.43x = 1,438,242.50 × 360,228.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,334.43x = 518,096,454,377.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,096,454,377.41/959,334.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,058.23

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