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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,942.40, 1,432,732.62 and 482,763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,942.40, 1,432,732.62 and 482,763.08 is: 723,548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,942.40 : 1,432,732.62 = 482,763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,942.40/1,432,732.62 = 482,763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,942.40x = 1,432,732.62 × 482,763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,942.40x = 691,670,412,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,670,412,447.67/955,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,548.21

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