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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,942.59, 1,435,366.17 and 357,859.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,942.59, 1,435,366.17 and 357,859.70 is: 536,771.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,942.59 : 1,435,366.17 = 357,859.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,942.59/1,435,366.17 = 357,859.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,942.59x = 1,435,366.17 × 357,859.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,942.59x = 513,659,706,986.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,659,706,986.35/956,942.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,771.71

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