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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,949.77, 1,434,140.68 and 316,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,949.77, 1,434,140.68 and 316,252 is: 474,449.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,949.77 : 1,434,140.68 = 316,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,949.77/1,434,140.68 = 316,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,949.77x = 1,434,140.68 × 316,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,949.77x = 453,549,858,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,549,858,331.36/955,949.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,449.47

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