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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,750.08, 1,431,259.92 and 555,175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,750.08, 1,431,259.92 and 555,175.92 is: 831,389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,750.08 : 1,431,259.92 = 555,175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,750.08/1,431,259.92 = 555,175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,750.08x = 1,431,259.92 × 555,175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,750.08x = 794,601,042,845.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,601,042,845.13/955,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,389.98

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