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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,501.20, 1,426,135.80 and 418,123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,501.20, 1,426,135.80 and 418,123.60 is: 627,354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,501.20 : 1,426,135.80 = 418,123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,501.20/1,426,135.80 = 418,123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,501.20x = 1,426,135.80 × 418,123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,501.20x = 596,301,034,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,301,034,784.88/950,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,354.32

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