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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,900.79, 1,434,097.91 and 356,866.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,900.79, 1,434,097.91 and 356,866.46 is: 535,391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,900.79 : 1,434,097.91 = 356,866.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,900.79/1,434,097.91 = 356,866.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,900.79x = 1,434,097.91 × 356,866.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,900.79x = 511,781,443,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,781,443,534.64/955,900.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,391.80

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