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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,463.34, 1,433,416.50 and 324,377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,463.34, 1,433,416.50 and 324,377.16 is: 486,640.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,463.34 : 1,433,416.50 = 324,377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,463.34/1,433,416.50 = 324,377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,463.34x = 1,433,416.50 × 324,377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,463.34x = 464,967,567,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,967,567,991.83/955,463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,640.93

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