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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,233.62, 1,425,172.23 and 476,791.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,233.62, 1,425,172.23 and 476,791.86 is: 715,098.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,233.62 : 1,425,172.23 = 476,791.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,233.62/1,425,172.23 = 476,791.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,233.62x = 1,425,172.23 × 476,791.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,233.62x = 679,510,518,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,510,518,362.05/950,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,098.38

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