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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,956, 1,361,430.72 and 421,107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,956, 1,361,430.72 and 421,107.12 is: 631,427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,956 : 1,361,430.72 = 421,107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,956/1,361,430.72 = 421,107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,956x = 1,361,430.72 × 421,107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,956x = 573,308,169,578.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,308,169,578.73/907,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,427.26

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