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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,232.46, 1,431,667.71 and 482,053.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,232.46, 1,431,667.71 and 482,053.14 is: 722,483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,232.46 : 1,431,667.71 = 482,053.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,232.46/1,431,667.71 = 482,053.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,232.46x = 1,431,667.71 × 482,053.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,232.46x = 690,139,915,042.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,139,915,042.11/955,232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,483.73

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