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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,732, 1,427,531.16 and 446,403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,732, 1,427,531.16 and 446,403.84 is: 669,574.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,732 : 1,427,531.16 = 446,403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,732/1,427,531.16 = 446,403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,732x = 1,427,531.16 × 446,403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,732x = 637,255,391,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,255,391,543.65/951,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,574.41

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