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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,016.73, 1,432,220.59 and 315,201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,016.73, 1,432,220.59 and 315,201.68 is: 472,702.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,016.73 : 1,432,220.59 = 315,201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,016.73/1,432,220.59 = 315,201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,016.73x = 1,432,220.59 × 315,201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,016.73x = 451,438,332,929.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,438,332,929.31/955,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,702.02

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