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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,948.77, 1,434,139.18 and 316,251.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,948.77, 1,434,139.18 and 316,251.00 is: 474,447.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,948.77 : 1,434,139.18 = 316,251.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,948.77/1,434,139.18 = 316,251.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,948.77x = 1,434,139.18 × 316,251.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,948.77x = 453,547,942,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,547,942,643.48/955,948.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,447.96

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