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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,433.56, 1,433,338.26 and 315,711.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,433.56, 1,433,338.26 and 315,711.49 is: 473,629.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,433.56 : 1,433,338.26 = 315,711.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,433.56/1,433,338.26 = 315,711.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,433.56x = 1,433,338.26 × 315,711.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,433.56x = 452,521,357,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,521,357,738.61/955,433.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,629.33

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