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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,211.92, 1,434,151.60 and 357,178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,211.92, 1,434,151.60 and 357,178.20 is: 535,705.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,211.92 : 1,434,151.60 = 357,178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,211.92/1,434,151.60 = 357,178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,211.92x = 1,434,151.60 × 357,178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,211.92x = 512,247,687,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,247,687,015.12/956,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,705.19

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