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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,245.26, 1,432,821.15 and 356,159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,245.26, 1,432,821.15 and 356,159.72 is: 534,222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,245.26 : 1,432,821.15 = 356,159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,245.26/1,432,821.15 = 356,159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,245.26x = 1,432,821.15 × 356,159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,245.26x = 510,313,172,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,313,172,429.97/955,245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,222.15

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