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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,955.28, 1,434,148.96 and 316,257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,955.28, 1,434,148.96 and 316,257.52 is: 474,457.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,955.28 : 1,434,148.96 = 316,257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,955.28/1,434,148.96 = 316,257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,955.28x = 1,434,148.96 × 316,257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,955.28x = 453,560,393,400.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,560,393,400.18/955,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,457.75

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