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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,744.50, 1,429,489.35 and 419,890.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,744.50, 1,429,489.35 and 419,890.86 is: 630,000.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,744.50 : 1,429,489.35 = 419,890.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,744.50/1,429,489.35 = 419,890.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,744.50x = 1,429,489.35 × 419,890.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,744.50x = 600,229,512,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,229,512,532.34/952,744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,000.50

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