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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,214.40, 1,427,155.20 and 419,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,214.40, 1,427,155.20 and 419,169.60 is: 628,240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,214.40 : 1,427,155.20 = 419,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,214.40/1,427,155.20 = 419,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,214.40x = 1,427,155.20 × 419,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,214.40x = 598,220,074,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,220,074,321.92/952,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,240.94

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