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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,706.65, 1,425,100.38 and 595,969.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,706.65, 1,425,100.38 and 595,969.79 is: 893,353.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,706.65 : 1,425,100.38 = 595,969.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,706.65/1,425,100.38 = 595,969.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,706.65x = 1,425,100.38 × 595,969.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,706.65x = 849,316,767,072.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,316,767,072.02/950,706.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,353.14

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