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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,132.72, 1,426,284.36 and 359,742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,132.72, 1,426,284.36 and 359,742 is: 539,456.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,132.72 : 1,426,284.36 = 359,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,132.72/1,426,284.36 = 359,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,132.72x = 1,426,284.36 × 359,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,132.72x = 513,094,388,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,094,388,235.12/951,132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,456.14

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