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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,778.78, 1,435,132.29 and 237,122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,778.78, 1,435,132.29 and 237,122.85 is: 355,675.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,778.78 : 1,435,132.29 = 237,122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,778.78/1,435,132.29 = 237,122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,778.78x = 1,435,132.29 × 237,122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,778.78x = 340,302,663,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,302,663,224.36/956,778.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,675.39

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