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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,274.56, 1,425,160.74 and 410,718.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,274.56, 1,425,160.74 and 410,718.98 is: 615,969.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,274.56 : 1,425,160.74 = 410,718.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,274.56/1,425,160.74 = 410,718.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,274.56x = 1,425,160.74 × 410,718.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,274.56x = 585,340,565,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,340,565,468.85/950,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,969.94

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