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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,949.66, 1,434,140.51 and 316,251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,949.66, 1,434,140.51 and 316,251.89 is: 474,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,949.66 : 1,434,140.51 = 316,251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,949.66/1,434,140.51 = 316,251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,949.66x = 1,434,140.51 × 316,251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,949.66x = 453,549,638,061.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,549,638,061.10/955,949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,449.29

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