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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,861.07, 1,437,280.52 and 318,993.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,861.07, 1,437,280.52 and 318,993.90 is: 478,154.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,861.07 : 1,437,280.52 = 318,993.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,861.07/1,437,280.52 = 318,993.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,861.07x = 1,437,280.52 × 318,993.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,861.07x = 458,483,716,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,483,716,873.86/958,861.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,154.48

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