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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,372.75, 1,436,305.23 and 358,342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,372.75, 1,436,305.23 and 358,342.52 is: 537,605.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,372.75 : 1,436,305.23 = 358,342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,372.75/1,436,305.23 = 358,342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,372.75x = 1,436,305.23 × 358,342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,372.75x = 514,689,228,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,689,228,425.85/957,372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,605.89

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