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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,135.64, 1,434,348.78 and 530,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,135.64, 1,434,348.78 and 530,859.04 is: 795,537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,135.64 : 1,434,348.78 = 530,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,135.64/1,434,348.78 = 530,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,135.64x = 1,434,348.78 × 530,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,135.64x = 761,437,016,375.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,437,016,375.97/957,135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,537.21

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