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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,138.72, 1,426,293.36 and 359,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,138.72, 1,426,293.36 and 359,748 is: 539,465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,138.72 : 1,426,293.36 = 359,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,138.72/1,426,293.36 = 359,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,138.72x = 1,426,293.36 × 359,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,138.72x = 513,106,183,673.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,106,183,673.28/951,138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,465.14

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