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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,271.91, 1,424,892.05 and 635,918.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,271.91, 1,424,892.05 and 635,918.55 is: 954,537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,271.91 : 1,424,892.05 = 635,918.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,271.91/1,424,892.05 = 635,918.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,271.91x = 1,424,892.05 × 635,918.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,271.91x = 906,115,287,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,115,287,932.32/949,271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954,537.13

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