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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,182.23, 1,434,904.34 and 477,556.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,182.23, 1,434,904.34 and 477,556.73 is: 715,901.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,182.23 : 1,434,904.34 = 477,556.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,182.23/1,434,904.34 = 477,556.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,182.23x = 1,434,904.34 × 477,556.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,182.23x = 685,248,220,291.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,248,220,291.79/957,182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,901.53

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