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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,261.51, 1,436,141.34 and 358,269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,261.51, 1,436,141.34 and 358,269.75 is: 537,497.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,261.51 : 1,436,141.34 = 358,269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,261.51/1,436,141.34 = 358,269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,261.51x = 1,436,141.34 × 358,269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,261.51x = 514,525,998,846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,525,998,846.47/957,261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,497.85

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