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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,941.78, 1,435,364.97 and 357,858.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,941.78, 1,435,364.97 and 357,858.90 is: 536,770.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,941.78 : 1,435,364.97 = 357,858.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,941.78/1,435,364.97 = 357,858.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,941.78x = 1,435,364.97 × 357,858.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,941.78x = 513,658,122,085.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,658,122,085.91/956,941.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,770.50

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