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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,057.44, 1,432,602.72 and 323,987.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,057.44, 1,432,602.72 and 323,987.52 is: 485,986.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,057.44 : 1,432,602.72 = 323,987.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,057.44/1,432,602.72 = 323,987.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,057.44x = 1,432,602.72 × 323,987.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,057.44x = 464,145,402,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,145,402,398.05/955,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,986.90

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