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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,291.71, 1,432,890.82 and 356,206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,291.71, 1,432,890.82 and 356,206.13 is: 534,291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,291.71 : 1,432,890.82 = 356,206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,291.71/1,432,890.82 = 356,206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,291.71x = 1,432,890.82 × 356,206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,291.71x = 510,404,493,704.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,404,493,704.73/955,291.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,291.76

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