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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,358.16, 1,431,950.82 and 499,246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,358.16, 1,431,950.82 and 499,246.14 is: 748,301.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,358.16 : 1,431,950.82 = 499,246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,358.16/1,431,950.82 = 499,246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,358.16x = 1,431,950.82 × 499,246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,358.16x = 714,895,919,554.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,895,919,554.84/955,358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,301.47

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