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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,051.37, 1,389,130.83 and 357,435.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,051.37, 1,389,130.83 and 357,435.69 is: 536,174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,051.37 : 1,389,130.83 = 357,435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,051.37/1,389,130.83 = 357,435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,051.37x = 1,389,130.83 × 357,435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,051.37x = 496,524,936,721.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,524,936,721.32/926,051.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,174.29

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