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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,665.36, 1,425,038.50 and 595,928.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,665.36, 1,425,038.50 and 595,928.50 is: 893,291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,665.36 : 1,425,038.50 = 595,928.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,665.36/1,425,038.50 = 595,928.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,665.36x = 1,425,038.50 × 595,928.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,665.36x = 849,221,055,747.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,221,055,747.25/950,665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,291.26

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