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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,341.56, 1,431,474.95 and 323,255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,341.56, 1,431,474.95 and 323,255.35 is: 484,870.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,341.56 : 1,431,474.95 = 323,255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,341.56/1,431,474.95 = 323,255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,341.56x = 1,431,474.95 × 323,255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,341.56x = 462,731,936,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,731,936,757.65/954,341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,870.36

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