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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,061.76, 1,432,604.16 and 323,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,061.76, 1,432,604.16 and 323,961.60 is: 485,946.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,061.76 : 1,432,604.16 = 323,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,061.76/1,432,604.16 = 323,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,061.76x = 1,432,604.16 × 323,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,061.76x = 464,108,735,840.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,108,735,840.26/955,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,946.31

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