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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,140.97, 1,426,296.72 and 359,750.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,140.97, 1,426,296.72 and 359,750.25 is: 539,468.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,140.97 : 1,426,296.72 = 359,750.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,140.97/1,426,296.72 = 359,750.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,140.97x = 1,426,296.72 × 359,750.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,140.97x = 513,110,601,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,110,601,594.18/951,140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,468.51

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