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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,915.88, 1,423,856.54 and 416,298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,915.88, 1,423,856.54 and 416,298.76 is: 624,659.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,915.88 : 1,423,856.54 = 416,298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,915.88/1,423,856.54 = 416,298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,915.88x = 1,423,856.54 × 416,298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,915.88x = 592,749,712,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,749,712,019.89/948,915.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,659.91

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