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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,890.59, 1,426,797.27 and 418,342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,890.59, 1,426,797.27 and 418,342.50 is: 627,716.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,890.59 : 1,426,797.27 = 418,342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,890.59/1,426,797.27 = 418,342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,890.59x = 1,426,797.27 × 418,342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,890.59x = 596,889,936,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,889,936,924.98/950,890.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,716.74

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