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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,066.86, 1,427,218.56 and 411,849.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,066.86, 1,427,218.56 and 411,849.69 is: 618,042.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,066.86 : 1,427,218.56 = 411,849.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,066.86/1,427,218.56 = 411,849.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,066.86x = 1,427,218.56 × 411,849.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,066.86x = 587,799,519,439.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,799,519,439.00/951,066.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,042.27

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