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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,903.74, 1,432,051.76 and 315,088.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,903.74, 1,432,051.76 and 315,088.20 is: 472,532.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,903.74 : 1,432,051.76 = 315,088.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,903.74/1,432,051.76 = 315,088.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,903.74x = 1,432,051.76 × 315,088.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,903.74x = 451,222,612,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,222,612,152.95/954,903.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,532.04

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