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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,851.44, 1,388,831.34 and 357,235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,851.44, 1,388,831.34 and 357,235.58 is: 535,874.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,851.44 : 1,388,831.34 = 357,235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,851.44/1,388,831.34 = 357,235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,851.44x = 1,388,831.34 × 357,235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,851.44x = 496,139,969,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,139,969,267.08/925,851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,874.28

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