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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,272.64, 1,433,994.24 and 325,016.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,272.64, 1,433,994.24 and 325,016.96 is: 487,384.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,272.64 : 1,433,994.24 = 325,016.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,272.64/1,433,994.24 = 325,016.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,272.64x = 1,433,994.24 × 325,016.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,272.64x = 466,072,448,542.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,072,448,542.31/956,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,384.49

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