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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,401.78, 1,436,348.73 and 358,371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,401.78, 1,436,348.73 and 358,371.50 is: 537,649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,401.78 : 1,436,348.73 = 358,371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,401.78/1,436,348.73 = 358,371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,401.78x = 1,436,348.73 × 358,371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,401.78x = 514,746,448,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,746,448,893.20/957,401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,649.35

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