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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,375.95, 1,433,961.77 and 500,293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,375.95, 1,433,961.77 and 500,293.82 is: 750,910.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,375.95 : 1,433,961.77 = 500,293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,375.95/1,433,961.77 = 500,293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,375.95x = 1,433,961.77 × 500,293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,375.95x = 717,402,206,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,402,206,775.30/955,375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,910.89

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