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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,507.80, 1,431,761.70 and 421,754.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,507.80, 1,431,761.70 and 421,754.60 is: 632,631.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,507.80 : 1,431,761.70 = 421,754.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,507.80/1,431,761.70 = 421,754.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,507.80x = 1,431,761.70 × 421,754.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,507.80x = 603,852,083,078.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,852,083,078.82/954,507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,631.90

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