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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,159.72, 1,426,324.68 and 359,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,159.72, 1,426,324.68 and 359,769 is: 539,496.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,159.72 : 1,426,324.68 = 359,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,159.72/1,426,324.68 = 359,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,159.72x = 1,426,324.68 × 359,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,159.72x = 513,147,403,798.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,147,403,798.92/951,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,496.57

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