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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,940.40, 1,432,729.62 and 482,761.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,940.40, 1,432,729.62 and 482,761.08 is: 723,545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,940.40 : 1,432,729.62 = 482,761.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,940.40/1,432,729.62 = 482,761.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,940.40x = 1,432,729.62 × 482,761.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,940.40x = 691,666,098,699.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,666,098,699.19/955,940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,545.21

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