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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,207.90, 1,434,145.62 and 357,174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,207.90, 1,434,145.62 and 357,174.20 is: 535,699.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,207.90 : 1,434,145.62 = 357,174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,207.90/1,434,145.62 = 357,174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,207.90x = 1,434,145.62 × 357,174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,207.90x = 512,239,814,507.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,239,814,507.00/956,207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,699.21

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