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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,138.98, 1,426,293.72 and 359,748.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,138.98, 1,426,293.72 and 359,748.26 is: 539,465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,138.98 : 1,426,293.72 = 359,748.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,138.98/1,426,293.72 = 359,748.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,138.98x = 1,426,293.72 × 359,748.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,138.98x = 513,106,684,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,106,684,018.93/951,138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,465.52

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