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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,814.27, 1,433,513.41 and 315,966.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,814.27, 1,433,513.41 and 315,966.83 is: 473,881.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,814.27 : 1,433,513.41 = 315,966.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,814.27/1,433,513.41 = 315,966.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,814.27x = 1,433,513.41 × 315,966.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,814.27x = 452,942,679,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,942,679,962.71/955,814.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,881.48

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