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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,357.16, 1,431,949.32 and 499,245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,357.16, 1,431,949.32 and 499,245.14 is: 748,299.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,357.16 : 1,431,949.32 = 499,245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,357.16/1,431,949.32 = 499,245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,357.16x = 1,431,949.32 × 499,245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,357.16x = 714,893,738,736.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,893,738,736.31/955,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,299.97

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