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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,178.53, 1,446,873.84 and 357,628.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,178.53, 1,446,873.84 and 357,628.33 is: 536,111.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,178.53 : 1,446,873.84 = 357,628.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,178.53/1,446,873.84 = 357,628.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,178.53x = 1,446,873.84 × 357,628.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,178.53x = 517,443,075,119.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,443,075,119.89/965,178.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,111.26

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