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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,245.76, 1,436,117.72 and 358,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,245.76, 1,436,117.72 and 358,254 is: 537,474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,245.76 : 1,436,117.72 = 358,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,245.76/1,436,117.72 = 358,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,245.76x = 1,436,117.72 × 358,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,245.76x = 514,494,915,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,494,915,869.61/957,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,474.22

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