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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,953.02, 1,434,145.56 and 316,255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,953.02, 1,434,145.56 and 316,255.24 is: 474,454.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,953.02 : 1,434,145.56 = 316,255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,953.02/1,434,145.56 = 316,255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,953.02x = 1,434,145.56 × 316,255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,953.02x = 453,556,048,272.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,556,048,272.73/955,953.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,454.33

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