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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,659.92, 1,427,863.49 and 418,807.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,659.92, 1,427,863.49 and 418,807.17 is: 628,375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,659.92 : 1,427,863.49 = 418,807.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,659.92/1,427,863.49 = 418,807.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,659.92x = 1,427,863.49 × 418,807.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,659.92x = 597,999,461,300.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,999,461,300.92/951,659.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,375.17

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