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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,354.56, 1,425,331.20 and 566,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,354.56, 1,425,331.20 and 566,273.68 is: 849,290.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,354.56 : 1,425,331.20 = 566,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,354.56/1,425,331.20 = 566,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,354.56x = 1,425,331.20 × 566,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,354.56x = 807,127,543,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,127,543,842.82/950,354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,290.97

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