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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,237.80, 1,432,856.70 and 636,373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,237.80, 1,432,856.70 and 636,373.20 is: 954,559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,237.80 : 1,432,856.70 = 636,373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,237.80/1,432,856.70 = 636,373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,237.80x = 1,432,856.70 × 636,373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,237.80x = 911,831,603,320.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,831,603,320.44/955,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954,559.80

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