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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,357.79, 1,429,003.65 and 446,959.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,357.79, 1,429,003.65 and 446,959.80 is: 670,658.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,357.79 : 1,429,003.65 = 446,959.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,357.79/1,429,003.65 = 446,959.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,357.79x = 1,429,003.65 × 446,959.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,357.79x = 638,707,185,603.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,707,185,603.27/952,357.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,658.86

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