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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,876.12, 1,424,858.46 and 528,834.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,876.12, 1,424,858.46 and 528,834.88 is: 793,276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,876.12 : 1,424,858.46 = 528,834.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,876.12/1,424,858.46 = 528,834.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,876.12x = 1,424,858.46 × 528,834.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,876.12x = 753,514,852,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,514,852,711.09/949,876.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,276.97

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