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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,462.78, 1,433,415.60 and 324,376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,462.78, 1,433,415.60 and 324,376.60 is: 486,640.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,462.78 : 1,433,415.60 = 324,376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,462.78/1,433,415.60 = 324,376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,462.78x = 1,433,415.60 × 324,376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,462.78x = 464,966,478,714.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,966,478,714.96/955,462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,640.07

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