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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,876.37, 1,424,858.84 and 528,835.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,876.37, 1,424,858.84 and 528,835.13 is: 793,277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,876.37 : 1,424,858.84 = 528,835.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,876.37/1,424,858.84 = 528,835.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,876.37x = 1,424,858.84 × 528,835.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,876.37x = 753,515,407,238.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,515,407,238.87/949,876.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,277.35

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