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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005,998.50, 1,509,001.62 and 955,544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005,998.50, 1,509,001.62 and 955,544.50 is: 1,433,320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005,998.50 : 1,509,001.62 = 955,544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005,998.50/1,509,001.62 = 955,544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005,998.50x = 1,509,001.62 × 955,544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005,998.50x = 1,441,918,198,482.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,918,198,482.09/1,005,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433,320.43

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