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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,429.56, 1,433,332.26 and 315,707.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,429.56, 1,433,332.26 and 315,707.49 is: 473,623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,429.56 : 1,433,332.26 = 315,707.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,429.56/1,433,332.26 = 315,707.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,429.56x = 1,433,332.26 × 315,707.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,429.56x = 452,513,730,140.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,513,730,140.63/955,429.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,623.33

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