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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,231.40, 1,433,682.90 and 423,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,231.40, 1,433,682.90 and 423,462 is: 634,898.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,231.40 : 1,433,682.90 = 423,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,231.40/1,433,682.90 = 423,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,231.40x = 1,433,682.90 × 423,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,231.40x = 607,110,228,199.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,110,228,199.80/956,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,898.86

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