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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,737.44, 1,434,491.76 and 482,754.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,737.44, 1,434,491.76 and 482,754.32 is: 724,578.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,737.44 : 1,434,491.76 = 482,754.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,737.44/1,434,491.76 = 482,754.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,737.44x = 1,434,491.76 × 482,754.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,737.44x = 692,507,094,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,507,094,144.40/955,737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,578.81

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