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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,580.68, 1,433,502.78 and 324,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,580.68, 1,433,502.78 and 324,325 is: 486,532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,580.68 : 1,433,502.78 = 324,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,580.68/1,433,502.78 = 324,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,580.68x = 1,433,502.78 × 324,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,580.68x = 464,920,789,123.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,920,789,123.50/955,580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,532.22

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