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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,952.94, 1,437,040.58 and 318,313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,952.94, 1,437,040.58 and 318,313.76 is: 477,507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,952.94 : 1,437,040.58 = 318,313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,952.94/1,437,040.58 = 318,313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,952.94x = 1,437,040.58 × 318,313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,952.94x = 457,429,781,515.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,429,781,515.61/957,952.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,507.57

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