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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,433.02, 1,436,185.97 and 358,331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,433.02, 1,436,185.97 and 358,331.10 is: 537,510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,433.02 : 1,436,185.97 = 358,331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,433.02/1,436,185.97 = 358,331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,433.02x = 1,436,185.97 × 358,331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,433.02x = 514,630,098,434.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,630,098,434.67/957,433.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,510.29

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