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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,512.32, 1,433,784.30 and 424,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,512.32, 1,433,784.30 and 424,284 is: 635,989.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,512.32 : 1,433,784.30 = 424,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,512.32/1,433,784.30 = 424,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,512.32x = 1,433,784.30 × 424,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,512.32x = 608,331,737,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,331,737,941.20/956,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,989.44

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