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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,540.28, 1,434,768.90 and 357,506.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,540.28, 1,434,768.90 and 357,506.62 is: 536,244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,540.28 : 1,434,768.90 = 357,506.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,540.28/1,434,768.90 = 357,506.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,540.28x = 1,434,768.90 × 357,506.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,540.28x = 512,939,379,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,939,379,920.12/956,540.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,244.41

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