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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,154.96, 1,426,317.68 and 359,764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,154.96, 1,426,317.68 and 359,764.24 is: 539,489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,154.96 : 1,426,317.68 = 359,764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,154.96/1,426,317.68 = 359,764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,154.96x = 1,426,317.68 × 359,764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,154.96x = 513,138,096,143.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,138,096,143.76/951,154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,489.48

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