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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,850.46, 1,434,661.73 and 482,867.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,850.46, 1,434,661.73 and 482,867.97 is: 724,749.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,850.46 : 1,434,661.73 = 482,867.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,850.46/1,434,661.73 = 482,867.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,850.46x = 1,434,661.73 × 482,867.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,850.46x = 692,752,197,201.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,752,197,201.79/955,850.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,749.56

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