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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,579.68, 1,433,501.28 and 324,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,579.68, 1,433,501.28 and 324,324 is: 486,530.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,579.68 : 1,433,501.28 = 324,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,579.68/1,433,501.28 = 324,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,579.68x = 1,433,501.28 × 324,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,579.68x = 464,918,869,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,918,869,134.72/955,579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,530.72

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