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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,462.40, 1,425,247.20 and 551,216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,462.40, 1,425,247.20 and 551,216.64 is: 826,566.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,462.40 : 1,425,247.20 = 551,216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,462.40/1,425,247.20 = 551,216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,462.40x = 1,425,247.20 × 551,216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,462.40x = 785,619,972,753.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,619,972,753.41/950,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,566.07

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