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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,785.66, 1,425,663.33 and 417,682.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,785.66, 1,425,663.33 and 417,682.54 is: 626,297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,785.66 : 1,425,663.33 = 417,682.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,785.66/1,425,663.33 = 417,682.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,785.66x = 1,425,663.33 × 417,682.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,785.66x = 595,474,680,859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,474,680,859.26/950,785.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,297.50

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