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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433,244.58, 1,978,693.31 and 950,461.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433,244.58, 1,978,693.31 and 950,461.49 is: 1,312,177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433,244.58 : 1,978,693.31 = 950,461.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433,244.58/1,978,693.31 = 950,461.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433,244.58x = 1,978,693.31 × 950,461.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433,244.58x = 1,880,671,791,675.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,671,791,675.63/1,433,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,177.85

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