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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,234.46, 1,431,670.71 and 482,055.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,234.46, 1,431,670.71 and 482,055.14 is: 722,486.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,234.46 : 1,431,670.71 = 482,055.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,234.46/1,431,670.71 = 482,055.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,234.46x = 1,431,670.71 × 482,055.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,234.46x = 690,144,224,542.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,144,224,542.95/955,234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,486.73

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