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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,417.14, 1,436,162.16 and 358,315.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,417.14, 1,436,162.16 and 358,315.22 is: 537,486.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,417.14 : 1,436,162.16 = 358,315.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,417.14/1,436,162.16 = 358,315.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,417.14x = 1,436,162.16 × 358,315.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,417.14x = 514,598,760,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,598,760,316.08/957,417.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,486.47

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