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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,979.89, 1,435,675.76 and 477,465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,979.89, 1,435,675.76 and 477,465.56 is: 716,301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,979.89 : 1,435,675.76 = 477,465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,979.89/1,435,675.76 = 477,465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,979.89x = 1,435,675.76 × 477,465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,979.89x = 685,485,721,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,485,721,161.12/956,979.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,301.08

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