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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,715.15, 1,425,113.17 and 595,978.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,715.15, 1,425,113.17 and 595,978.28 is: 893,365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,715.15 : 1,425,113.17 = 595,978.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,715.15/1,425,113.17 = 595,978.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,715.15x = 1,425,113.17 × 595,978.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,715.15x = 849,336,495,861.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,336,495,861.95/950,715.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,365.90

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