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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,140.48, 1,426,295.97 and 359,749.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,140.48, 1,426,295.97 and 359,749.76 is: 539,467.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,140.48 : 1,426,295.97 = 359,749.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,140.48/1,426,295.97 = 359,749.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,140.48x = 1,426,295.97 × 359,749.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,140.48x = 513,109,632,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,109,632,896.47/951,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,467.77

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