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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,142.98, 1,435,742.35 and 357,989.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,142.98, 1,435,742.35 and 357,989.83 is: 536,995.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,142.98 : 1,435,742.35 = 357,989.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,142.98/1,435,742.35 = 357,989.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,142.98x = 1,435,742.35 × 357,989.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,142.98x = 513,981,155,315.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,981,155,315.97/957,142.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,995.17

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