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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,155.96, 1,426,319.18 and 359,765.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,155.96, 1,426,319.18 and 359,765.24 is: 539,490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,155.96 : 1,426,319.18 = 359,765.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,155.96/1,426,319.18 = 359,765.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,155.96x = 1,426,319.18 × 359,765.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,155.96x = 513,140,062,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,140,062,109.30/951,155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,490.98

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