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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,135.97, 1,426,289.22 and 359,745.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,135.97, 1,426,289.22 and 359,745.25 is: 539,461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,135.97 : 1,426,289.22 = 359,745.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,135.97/1,426,289.22 = 359,745.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,135.97x = 1,426,289.22 × 359,745.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,135.97x = 513,100,772,021.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,100,772,021.21/951,135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,461.01

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