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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,287.32, 1,432,884.28 and 356,201.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,287.32, 1,432,884.28 and 356,201.75 is: 534,285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,287.32 : 1,432,884.28 = 356,201.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,287.32/1,432,884.28 = 356,201.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,287.32x = 1,432,884.28 × 356,201.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,287.32x = 510,395,891,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,395,891,443.08/955,287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,285.21

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