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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,146.96, 1,426,305.72 and 359,756.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,146.96, 1,426,305.72 and 359,756.24 is: 539,477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,146.96 : 1,426,305.72 = 359,756.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,146.96/1,426,305.72 = 359,756.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,146.96x = 1,426,305.72 × 359,756.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,146.96x = 513,122,382,917.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,122,382,917.69/951,146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,477.50

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