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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,271.64, 1,437,096.32 and 318,403.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,271.64, 1,437,096.32 and 318,403.54 is: 477,501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,271.64 : 1,437,096.32 = 318,403.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,271.64/1,437,096.32 = 318,403.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,271.64x = 1,437,096.32 × 318,403.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,271.64x = 457,576,550,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,576,550,996.06/958,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,501.92

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