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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433,243.58, 1,978,691.93 and 950,460.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433,243.58, 1,978,691.93 and 950,460.49 is: 1,312,176.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433,243.58 : 1,978,691.93 = 950,460.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433,243.58/1,978,691.93 = 950,460.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433,243.58x = 1,978,691.93 × 950,460.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433,243.58x = 1,880,668,501,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,668,501,346.85/1,433,243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,176.47

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