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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,927.76, 1,440,106.39 and 360,894.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,927.76, 1,440,106.39 and 360,894.11 is: 541,421.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,927.76 : 1,440,106.39 = 360,894.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,927.76/1,440,106.39 = 360,894.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,927.76x = 1,440,106.39 × 360,894.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,927.76x = 519,725,911,225.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,725,911,225.25/959,927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,421.90

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