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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,817.28, 1,433,517.90 and 315,969.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,817.28, 1,433,517.90 and 315,969.84 is: 473,885.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,817.28 : 1,433,517.90 = 315,969.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,817.28/1,433,517.90 = 315,969.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,817.28x = 1,433,517.90 × 315,969.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,817.28x = 452,948,421,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,948,421,500.14/955,817.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,885.99

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