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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,424.14, 1,436,172.66 and 358,322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,424.14, 1,436,172.66 and 358,322.22 is: 537,496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,424.14 : 1,436,172.66 = 358,322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,424.14/1,436,172.66 = 358,322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,424.14x = 1,436,172.66 × 358,322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,424.14x = 514,612,575,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,612,575,834.51/957,424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,496.97

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