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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,346.78, 1,431,482.77 and 323,260.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,346.78, 1,431,482.77 and 323,260.57 is: 484,878.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,346.78 : 1,431,482.77 = 323,260.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,346.78/1,431,482.77 = 323,260.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,346.78x = 1,431,482.77 × 323,260.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,346.78x = 462,741,936,175.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,741,936,175.38/954,346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,878.19

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