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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,772.62, 1,438,551.72 and 360,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,772.62, 1,438,551.72 and 360,351.44 is: 540,111.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,772.62 : 1,438,551.72 = 360,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,772.62/1,438,551.72 = 360,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,772.62x = 1,438,551.72 × 360,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,772.62x = 518,384,183,816.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,384,183,816.48/959,772.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,111.45

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