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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,875.98, 1,401,095.17 and 422,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,875.98, 1,401,095.17 and 422,159.34 is: 632,688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,875.98 : 1,401,095.17 = 422,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,875.98/1,401,095.17 = 422,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,875.98x = 1,401,095.17 × 422,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,875.98x = 591,485,418,026.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,485,418,026.19/934,875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,688.65

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