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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,537.92, 1,432,992.96 and 423,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,537.92, 1,432,992.96 and 423,047.52 is: 634,432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,537.92 : 1,432,992.96 = 423,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,537.92/1,432,992.96 = 423,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,537.92x = 1,432,992.96 × 423,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,537.92x = 606,224,117,905.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,224,117,905.46/955,537.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,432.30

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