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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,359.91, 1,431,953.44 and 499,247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,359.91, 1,431,953.44 and 499,247.89 is: 748,304.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,359.91 : 1,431,953.44 = 499,247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,359.91/1,431,953.44 = 499,247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,359.91x = 1,431,953.44 × 499,247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,359.91x = 714,899,733,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,899,733,498.24/955,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,304.10

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