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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,687.92, 1,433,753.76 and 315,953.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,687.92, 1,433,753.76 and 315,953.06 is: 474,002.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,687.92 : 1,433,753.76 = 315,953.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,687.92/1,433,753.76 = 315,953.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,687.92x = 1,433,753.76 × 315,953.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,687.92x = 452,998,887,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,998,887,758.51/955,687.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,002.94

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