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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,675.24, 1,438,183.38 and 360,032.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,675.24, 1,438,183.38 and 360,032.24 is: 539,549.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,675.24 : 1,438,183.38 = 360,032.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,675.24/1,438,183.38 = 360,032.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,675.24x = 1,438,183.38 × 360,032.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,675.24x = 517,792,383,832.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,792,383,832.17/959,675.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,549.59

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