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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,968.62, 1,433,946.53 and 387,341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,968.62, 1,433,946.53 and 387,341.33 is: 581,009.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,968.62 : 1,433,946.53 = 387,341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,968.62/1,433,946.53 = 387,341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,968.62x = 1,433,946.53 × 387,341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,968.62x = 555,426,747,698.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,426,747,698.91/955,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,009.40

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