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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,457.64, 1,433,407.89 and 324,371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,457.64, 1,433,407.89 and 324,371.43 is: 486,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,457.64 : 1,433,407.89 = 324,371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,457.64/1,433,407.89 = 324,371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,457.64x = 1,433,407.89 × 324,371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,457.64x = 464,956,567,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,956,567,052.58/955,457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,632.32

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