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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,946.23, 1,435,371.62 and 357,863.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,946.23, 1,435,371.62 and 357,863.34 is: 536,777.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,946.23 : 1,435,371.62 = 357,863.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,946.23/1,435,371.62 = 357,863.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,946.23x = 1,435,371.62 × 357,863.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,946.23x = 513,666,880,285.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,666,880,285.09/956,946.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,777.16

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