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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,236.46, 1,431,673.70 and 482,057.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,236.46, 1,431,673.70 and 482,057.14 is: 722,489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,236.46 : 1,431,673.70 = 482,057.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,236.46/1,431,673.70 = 482,057.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,236.46x = 1,431,673.70 × 482,057.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,236.46x = 690,148,529,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,148,529,235.22/955,236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,489.73

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