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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,852.96, 1,428,215.42 and 412,274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,852.96, 1,428,215.42 and 412,274.25 is: 618,600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,852.96 : 1,428,215.42 = 412,274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,852.96/1,428,215.42 = 412,274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,852.96x = 1,428,215.42 × 412,274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,852.96x = 588,816,442,149.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,816,442,149.62/951,852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,600.21

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