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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,158.72, 1,426,323.18 and 359,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,158.72, 1,426,323.18 and 359,768 is: 539,495.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,158.72 : 1,426,323.18 = 359,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,158.72/1,426,323.18 = 359,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,158.72x = 1,426,323.18 × 359,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,158.72x = 513,145,437,822.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,145,437,822.24/951,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,495.07

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