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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,668.13, 1,425,042.63 and 595,931.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,668.13, 1,425,042.63 and 595,931.27 is: 893,295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,668.13 : 1,425,042.63 = 595,931.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,668.13/1,425,042.63 = 595,931.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,668.13x = 1,425,042.63 × 595,931.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,668.13x = 849,227,457,174.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,227,457,174.83/950,668.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,295.39

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