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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,956.50, 1,388,988.95 and 357,340.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,956.50, 1,388,988.95 and 357,340.55 is: 536,031.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,956.50 : 1,388,988.95 = 357,340.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,956.50/1,388,988.95 = 357,340.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,956.50x = 1,388,988.95 × 357,340.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,956.50x = 496,342,066,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,342,066,605.28/925,956.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,031.74

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