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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,343.82, 1,431,478.33 and 323,257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,343.82, 1,431,478.33 and 323,257.61 is: 484,873.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,343.82 : 1,431,478.33 = 323,257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,343.82/1,431,478.33 = 323,257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,343.82x = 1,431,478.33 × 323,257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,343.82x = 462,736,266,493.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,736,266,493.14/954,343.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,873.75

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