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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,141.36, 1,435,739.85 and 357,988.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,141.36, 1,435,739.85 and 357,988.14 is: 536,992.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,141.36 : 1,435,739.85 = 357,988.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,141.36/1,435,739.85 = 357,988.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,141.36x = 1,435,739.85 × 357,988.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,141.36x = 513,977,838,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,977,838,425.38/957,141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,992.61

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