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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,607.02, 1,437,946.98 and 318,967.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,607.02, 1,437,946.98 and 318,967.84 is: 478,463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,607.02 : 1,437,946.98 = 318,967.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,607.02/1,437,946.98 = 318,967.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,607.02x = 1,437,946.98 × 318,967.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,607.02x = 458,658,842,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,658,842,245.12/958,607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,463.89

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