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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,567.72, 1,436,387.90 and 358,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,567.72, 1,436,387.90 and 358,465.80 is: 537,712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,567.72 : 1,436,387.90 = 358,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,567.72/1,436,387.90 = 358,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,567.72x = 1,436,387.90 × 358,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,567.72x = 514,895,937,683.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,895,937,683.82/957,567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,712.30

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