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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,938.77, 1,435,360.46 and 357,855.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,938.77, 1,435,360.46 and 357,855.88 is: 536,765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,938.77 : 1,435,360.46 = 357,855.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,938.77/1,435,360.46 = 357,855.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,938.77x = 1,435,360.46 × 357,855.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,938.77x = 513,652,180,530.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,652,180,530.51/956,938.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,765.98

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