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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,486.03, 1,437,236.97 and 318,558.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,486.03, 1,437,236.97 and 318,558.89 is: 477,674.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,486.03 : 1,437,236.97 = 318,558.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,486.03/1,437,236.97 = 318,558.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,486.03x = 1,437,236.97 × 318,558.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,486.03x = 457,844,616,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,844,616,228.66/958,486.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,674.79

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