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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,794.96, 1,433,351.16 and 315,981.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,794.96, 1,433,351.16 and 315,981.36 is: 473,859.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,794.96 : 1,433,351.16 = 315,981.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,794.96/1,433,351.16 = 315,981.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,794.96x = 1,433,351.16 × 315,981.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,794.96x = 452,912,248,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,912,248,894.38/955,794.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,859.21

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