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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,610.40, 1,424,415.60 and 451,946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,610.40, 1,424,415.60 and 451,946.40 is: 677,919.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,610.40 : 1,424,415.60 = 451,946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,610.40/1,424,415.60 = 451,946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,610.40x = 1,424,415.60 × 451,946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,610.40x = 643,759,502,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,759,502,523.84/949,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,919.60

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