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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,764.59, 1,438,539.72 and 360,343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,764.59, 1,438,539.72 and 360,343.44 is: 540,099.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,764.59 : 1,438,539.72 = 360,343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,764.59/1,438,539.72 = 360,343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,764.59x = 1,438,539.72 × 360,343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,764.59x = 518,368,351,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,368,351,281.44/959,764.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,099.48

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