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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,036.62, 1,432,566.18 and 378,800.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,036.62, 1,432,566.18 and 378,800.42 is: 568,205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,036.62 : 1,432,566.18 = 378,800.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,036.62/1,432,566.18 = 378,800.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,036.62x = 1,432,566.18 × 378,800.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,036.62x = 542,656,663,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,656,663,498.97/955,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,205.08

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