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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,975.98, 1,424,810.88 and 417,397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,975.98, 1,424,810.88 and 417,397.74 is: 626,029.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,975.98 : 1,424,810.88 = 417,397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,975.98/1,424,810.88 = 417,397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,975.98x = 1,424,810.88 × 417,397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,975.98x = 594,712,841,239.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,712,841,239.41/949,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,029.35

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