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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,238.31, 1,446,628.28 and 357,017.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,238.31, 1,446,628.28 and 357,017.49 is: 535,626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,238.31 : 1,446,628.28 = 357,017.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,238.31/1,446,628.28 = 357,017.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,238.31x = 1,446,628.28 × 357,017.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,238.31x = 516,471,595,703.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,471,595,703.53/964,238.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,626.50

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