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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,087.20, 1,431,187.38 and 638,978.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,087.20, 1,431,187.38 and 638,978.22 is: 957,501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,087.20 : 1,431,187.38 = 638,978.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,087.20/1,431,187.38 = 638,978.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,087.20x = 1,431,187.38 × 638,978.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,087.20x = 914,497,564,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,497,564,558.86/955,087.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,501.64

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