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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,782.81, 1,435,138.31 and 237,126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,782.81, 1,435,138.31 and 237,126.88 is: 355,681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,782.81 : 1,435,138.31 = 237,126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,782.81/1,435,138.31 = 237,126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,782.81x = 1,435,138.31 × 237,126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,782.81x = 340,309,866,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,309,866,823.74/956,782.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,681.42

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