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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,843.38, 1,426,265.07 and 576,079.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,843.38, 1,426,265.07 and 576,079.06 is: 864,118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,843.38 : 1,426,265.07 = 576,079.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,843.38/1,426,265.07 = 576,079.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,843.38x = 1,426,265.07 × 576,079.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,843.38x = 821,641,440,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,641,440,836.43/950,843.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,118.59

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