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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,736.16, 1,425,144.52 and 595,999.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,736.16, 1,425,144.52 and 595,999.36 is: 893,397.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,736.16 : 1,425,144.52 = 595,999.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,736.16/1,425,144.52 = 595,999.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,736.16x = 1,425,144.52 × 595,999.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,736.16x = 849,385,221,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,385,221,827.51/950,736.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,397.41

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