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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,344, 1,439,085.76 and 368,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,344, 1,439,085.76 and 368,368 is: 552,578.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,344 : 1,439,085.76 = 368,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,344/1,439,085.76 = 368,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,344x = 1,439,085.76 × 368,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,344x = 530,113,143,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,113,143,239.68/959,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,578.79

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