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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,904.24, 1,432,052.51 and 315,088.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,904.24, 1,432,052.51 and 315,088.72 is: 472,532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,904.24 : 1,432,052.51 = 315,088.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,904.24/1,432,052.51 = 315,088.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,904.24x = 1,432,052.51 × 315,088.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,904.24x = 451,223,583,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,223,583,612.98/954,904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,532.81

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