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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433,242.58, 1,978,690.55 and 950,459.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433,242.58, 1,978,690.55 and 950,459.49 is: 1,312,175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433,242.58 : 1,978,690.55 = 950,459.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433,242.58/1,978,690.55 = 950,459.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433,242.58x = 1,978,690.55 × 950,459.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433,242.58x = 1,880,665,206,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,665,206,268.52/1,433,242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,175.09

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