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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,591.83, 1,434,273.89 and 482,609.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,591.83, 1,434,273.89 and 482,609.07 is: 724,361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,591.83 : 1,434,273.89 = 482,609.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,591.83/1,434,273.89 = 482,609.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,591.83x = 1,434,273.89 × 482,609.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,591.83x = 692,193,585,765.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,193,585,765.14/955,591.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,361.14

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