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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,157.72, 1,426,321.68 and 359,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,157.72, 1,426,321.68 and 359,767 is: 539,493.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,157.72 : 1,426,321.68 = 359,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,157.72/1,426,321.68 = 359,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,157.72x = 1,426,321.68 × 359,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,157.72x = 513,143,471,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,143,471,848.56/951,157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,493.57

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