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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,425.64, 1,436,174.91 and 358,323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,425.64, 1,436,174.91 and 358,323.72 is: 537,499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,425.64 : 1,436,174.91 = 358,323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,425.64/1,436,174.91 = 358,323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,425.64x = 1,436,174.91 × 358,323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,425.64x = 514,615,536,321.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,615,536,321.87/957,425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,499.22

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