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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,411.86, 1,428,835.98 and 412,758.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,411.86, 1,428,835.98 and 412,758.72 is: 619,232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,411.86 : 1,428,835.98 = 412,758.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,411.86/1,428,835.98 = 412,758.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,411.86x = 1,428,835.98 × 412,758.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,411.86x = 589,764,510,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,764,510,194.75/952,411.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,232.64

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