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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,133.22, 1,426,285.11 and 359,742.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,133.22, 1,426,285.11 and 359,742.50 is: 539,456.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,133.22 : 1,426,285.11 = 359,742.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,133.22/1,426,285.11 = 359,742.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,133.22x = 1,426,285.11 × 359,742.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,133.22x = 513,095,371,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,095,371,184.18/951,133.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,456.89

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