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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,560.31, 1,433,327.50 and 324,913.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,560.31, 1,433,327.50 and 324,913.75 is: 487,366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,560.31 : 1,433,327.50 = 324,913.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,560.31/1,433,327.50 = 324,913.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,560.31x = 1,433,327.50 × 324,913.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,560.31x = 465,707,809,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,707,809,825.95/955,560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,366.21

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