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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,136.98, 1,426,290.72 and 359,746.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,136.98, 1,426,290.72 and 359,746.26 is: 539,462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,136.98 : 1,426,290.72 = 359,746.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,136.98/1,426,290.72 = 359,746.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,136.98x = 1,426,290.72 × 359,746.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,136.98x = 513,102,752,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,102,752,192.71/951,136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,462.52

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