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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,807.70, 1,438,821.63 and 361,165.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,807.70, 1,438,821.63 and 361,165.59 is: 541,413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,807.70 : 1,438,821.63 = 361,165.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,807.70/1,438,821.63 = 361,165.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,807.70x = 1,438,821.63 × 361,165.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,807.70x = 519,652,862,903.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,652,862,903.71/959,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,413.52

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