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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,177.80, 1,432,461.72 and 315,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,177.80, 1,432,461.72 and 315,362.88 is: 472,943.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,177.80 : 1,432,461.72 = 315,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,177.80/1,432,461.72 = 315,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,177.80x = 1,432,461.72 × 315,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,177.80x = 451,745,253,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,745,253,508.95/955,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,943.63

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