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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,619.40, 1,425,929.10 and 477,133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,619.40, 1,425,929.10 and 477,133.90 is: 715,700.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,619.40 : 1,425,929.10 = 477,133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,619.40/1,425,929.10 = 477,133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,619.40x = 1,425,929.10 × 477,133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,619.40x = 680,359,112,606.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,359,112,606.49/950,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,700.85

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