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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,182.82, 1,433,749.79 and 379,221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,182.82, 1,433,749.79 and 379,221.68 is: 568,624.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,182.82 : 1,433,749.79 = 379,221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,182.82/1,433,749.79 = 379,221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,182.82x = 1,433,749.79 × 379,221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,182.82x = 543,708,994,998.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,708,994,998.59/956,182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,624.52

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