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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,458.89, 1,433,409.77 and 324,372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,458.89, 1,433,409.77 and 324,372.68 is: 486,634.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,458.89 : 1,433,409.77 = 324,372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,458.89/1,433,409.77 = 324,372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,458.89x = 1,433,409.77 × 324,372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,458.89x = 464,958,967,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,958,967,011.22/955,458.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,634.19

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