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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,876.62, 1,424,859.21 and 528,835.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,876.62, 1,424,859.21 and 528,835.38 is: 793,277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,876.62 : 1,424,859.21 = 528,835.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,876.62/1,424,859.21 = 528,835.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,876.62x = 1,424,859.21 × 528,835.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,876.62x = 753,515,961,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,515,961,766.85/949,876.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,277.72

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