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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,156.96, 1,426,320.68 and 359,766.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,156.96, 1,426,320.68 and 359,766.24 is: 539,492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,156.96 : 1,426,320.68 = 359,766.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,156.96/1,426,320.68 = 359,766.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,156.96x = 1,426,320.68 × 359,766.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,156.96x = 513,142,028,077.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,142,028,077.84/951,156.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,492.48

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