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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,871.55, 1,433,810.97 and 387,263.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,871.55, 1,433,810.97 and 387,263.43 is: 580,896.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,871.55 : 1,433,810.97 = 387,263.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,871.55/1,433,810.97 = 387,263.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,871.55x = 1,433,810.97 × 387,263.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,871.55x = 555,262,554,213.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,262,554,213.83/955,871.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,896.62

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