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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,237.46, 1,431,675.20 and 482,058.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,237.46, 1,431,675.20 and 482,058.14 is: 722,491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,237.46 : 1,431,675.20 = 482,058.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,237.46/1,431,675.20 = 482,058.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,237.46x = 1,431,675.20 × 482,058.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,237.46x = 690,150,683,996.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,150,683,996.13/955,237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,491.23

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