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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,566.72, 1,436,386.40 and 358,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,566.72, 1,436,386.40 and 358,464.80 is: 537,710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,566.72 : 1,436,386.40 = 358,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,566.72/1,436,386.40 = 358,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,566.72x = 1,436,386.40 × 358,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,566.72x = 514,893,963,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,893,963,598.72/957,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,710.80

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