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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,934.62, 1,440,116.64 and 360,900.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,934.62, 1,440,116.64 and 360,900.96 is: 541,432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,934.62 : 1,440,116.64 = 360,900.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,934.62/1,440,116.64 = 360,900.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,934.62x = 1,440,116.64 × 360,900.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,934.62x = 519,739,477,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,739,477,887.97/959,934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,432.16

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