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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,457.08, 1,424,386.23 and 635,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,457.08, 1,424,386.23 and 635,129.40 is: 950,825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,457.08 : 1,424,386.23 = 635,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,457.08/1,424,386.23 = 635,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,457.08x = 1,424,386.23 × 635,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,457.08x = 904,669,571,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,669,571,628.16/951,457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,825.41

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