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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,748, 1,427,995.83 and 418,895.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,748, 1,427,995.83 and 418,895.47 is: 628,507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,748 : 1,427,995.83 = 418,895.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,748/1,427,995.83 = 418,895.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,748x = 1,427,995.83 × 418,895.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,748x = 598,180,984,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,180,984,365.89/951,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,507.74

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