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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,359.25, 1,436,284.91 and 358,329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,359.25, 1,436,284.91 and 358,329.02 is: 537,585.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,359.25 : 1,436,284.91 = 358,329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,359.25/1,436,284.91 = 358,329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,359.25x = 1,436,284.91 × 358,329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,359.25x = 514,662,557,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,662,557,955.49/957,359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,585.61

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