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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,285.59, 1,432,881.55 and 356,199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,285.59, 1,432,881.55 and 356,199.89 is: 534,282.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,285.59 : 1,432,881.55 = 356,199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,285.59/1,432,881.55 = 356,199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,285.59x = 1,432,881.55 × 356,199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,285.59x = 510,392,250,493.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,392,250,493.03/955,285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,282.37

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