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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,852.58, 1,428,214.88 and 412,273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,852.58, 1,428,214.88 and 412,273.89 is: 618,599.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,852.58 : 1,428,214.88 = 412,273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,852.58/1,428,214.88 = 412,273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,852.58x = 1,428,214.88 × 412,273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,852.58x = 588,815,702,272.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,815,702,272.11/951,852.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,599.68

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