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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,222.56, 1,446,604.65 and 357,001.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,222.56, 1,446,604.65 and 357,001.74 is: 535,602.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,222.56 : 1,446,604.65 = 357,001.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,222.56/1,446,604.65 = 357,001.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,222.56x = 1,446,604.65 × 357,001.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,222.56x = 516,440,377,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,440,377,142.09/964,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,602.88

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