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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,377.36, 1,436,171.12 and 477,725.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,377.36, 1,436,171.12 and 477,725.88 is: 716,641.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,377.36 : 1,436,171.12 = 477,725.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,377.36/1,436,171.12 = 477,725.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,377.36x = 1,436,171.12 × 477,725.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,377.36x = 686,096,112,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,096,112,132.59/957,377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,641.25

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