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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,510.72, 1,436,302.40 and 358,408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,510.72, 1,436,302.40 and 358,408.80 is: 537,626.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,510.72 : 1,436,302.40 = 358,408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,510.72/1,436,302.40 = 358,408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,510.72x = 1,436,302.40 × 358,408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,510.72x = 514,783,419,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,783,419,621.12/957,510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,626.80

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