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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,052.81, 1,432,274.72 and 315,237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,052.81, 1,432,274.72 and 315,237.72 is: 472,756.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,052.81 : 1,432,274.72 = 315,237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,052.81/1,432,274.72 = 315,237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,052.81x = 1,432,274.72 × 315,237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,052.81x = 451,507,017,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,507,017,146.44/955,052.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,756.07

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