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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,833.37, 1,426,711.37 and 418,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,833.37, 1,426,711.37 and 418,285.20 is: 627,630.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,833.37 : 1,426,711.37 = 418,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,833.37/1,426,711.37 = 418,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,833.37x = 1,426,711.37 × 418,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,833.37x = 596,772,250,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,772,250,742.72/950,833.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,630.74

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