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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,740.16, 1,425,150.52 and 596,003.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,740.16, 1,425,150.52 and 596,003.36 is: 893,403.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,740.16 : 1,425,150.52 = 596,003.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,740.16/1,425,150.52 = 596,003.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,740.16x = 1,425,150.52 × 596,003.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,740.16x = 849,394,498,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,394,498,425.75/950,740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,403.41

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