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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,945.72, 1,435,370.86 and 357,862.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,945.72, 1,435,370.86 and 357,862.84 is: 536,776.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,945.72 : 1,435,370.86 = 357,862.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,945.72/1,435,370.86 = 357,862.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,945.72x = 1,435,370.86 × 357,862.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,945.72x = 513,665,892,412.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,665,892,412.84/956,945.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,776.41

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