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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,134.97, 1,426,287.72 and 359,744.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,134.97, 1,426,287.72 and 359,744.25 is: 539,459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,134.97 : 1,426,287.72 = 359,744.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,134.97/1,426,287.72 = 359,744.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,134.97x = 1,426,287.72 × 359,744.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,134.97x = 513,098,806,115.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,098,806,115.61/951,134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,459.51

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