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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,621.32, 1,437,735.15 and 452,967.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,621.32, 1,437,735.15 and 452,967.48 is: 679,358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,621.32 : 1,437,735.15 = 452,967.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,621.32/1,437,735.15 = 452,967.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,621.32x = 1,437,735.15 × 452,967.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,621.32x = 651,247,267,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,247,267,802.92/958,621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,358.21

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