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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,200.96, 1,431,620.46 and 482,021.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,200.96, 1,431,620.46 and 482,021.64 is: 722,436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,200.96 : 1,431,620.46 = 482,021.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,200.96/1,431,620.46 = 482,021.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,200.96x = 1,431,620.46 × 482,021.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,200.96x = 690,072,041,986.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,072,041,986.75/955,200.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,436.50

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