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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,284.68, 1,432,506.30 and 505,900.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,284.68, 1,432,506.30 and 505,900.52 is: 758,627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,284.68 : 1,432,506.30 = 505,900.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,284.68/1,432,506.30 = 505,900.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,284.68x = 1,432,506.30 × 505,900.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,284.68x = 724,705,674,910.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,705,674,910.75/955,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,627.97

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