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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,161.72, 1,426,327.68 and 359,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,161.72, 1,426,327.68 and 359,771 is: 539,499.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,161.72 : 1,426,327.68 = 359,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,161.72/1,426,327.68 = 359,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,161.72x = 1,426,327.68 × 359,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,161.72x = 513,151,335,761.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,151,335,761.28/951,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,499.57

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