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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,521.22, 1,446,782.17 and 357,518.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,521.22, 1,446,782.17 and 357,518.23 is: 536,277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,521.22 : 1,446,782.17 = 357,518.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,521.22/1,446,782.17 = 357,518.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,521.22x = 1,446,782.17 × 357,518.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,521.22x = 517,251,001,345.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,251,001,345.37/964,521.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,277.47

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