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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,285.44, 1,427,820.48 and 412,250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,285.44, 1,427,820.48 and 412,250.88 is: 618,113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,285.44 : 1,427,820.48 = 412,250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,285.44/1,427,820.48 = 412,250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,285.44x = 1,427,820.48 × 412,250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,285.44x = 588,620,249,362.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,620,249,362.02/952,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,113.25

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