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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,280.22, 1,437,109.36 and 318,412.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,280.22, 1,437,109.36 and 318,412.12 is: 477,514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,280.22 : 1,437,109.36 = 318,412.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,280.22/1,437,109.36 = 318,412.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,280.22x = 1,437,109.36 × 318,412.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,280.22x = 457,593,037,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,593,037,989.44/958,280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,514.85

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