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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,850.62, 1,423,117.37 and 416,228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,850.62, 1,423,117.37 and 416,228.64 is: 624,273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,850.62 : 1,423,117.37 = 416,228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,850.62/1,423,117.37 = 416,228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,850.62x = 1,423,117.37 × 416,228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,850.62x = 592,342,205,394.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,342,205,394.33/948,850.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,273.40

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