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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,377.05, 1,433,143.63 and 272,316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,377.05, 1,433,143.63 and 272,316.50 is: 408,497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,377.05 : 1,433,143.63 = 272,316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,377.05/1,433,143.63 = 272,316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,377.05x = 1,433,143.63 × 272,316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,377.05x = 390,268,655,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,268,655,867.86/955,377.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,497.00

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