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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,157.35, 1,388,437.50 and 357,937.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,157.35, 1,388,437.50 and 357,937.17 is: 536,597.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,157.35 : 1,388,437.50 = 357,937.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,157.35/1,388,437.50 = 357,937.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,157.35x = 1,388,437.50 × 357,937.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,157.35x = 496,973,382,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,973,382,529.69/926,157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,597.14

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