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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,942.72, 1,435,366.36 and 357,859.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,942.72, 1,435,366.36 and 357,859.83 is: 536,771.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,942.72 : 1,435,366.36 = 357,859.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,942.72/1,435,366.36 = 357,859.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,942.72x = 1,435,366.36 × 357,859.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,942.72x = 513,659,961,577.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,659,961,577.32/956,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,771.90

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