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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,513.86, 1,439,965.26 and 375,359.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,513.86, 1,439,965.26 and 375,359.65 is: 563,311.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,513.86 : 1,439,965.26 = 375,359.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,513.86/1,439,965.26 = 375,359.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,513.86x = 1,439,965.26 × 375,359.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,513.86x = 540,504,853,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,504,853,835.84/959,513.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,311.15

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