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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,513.32, 1,433,785.80 and 424,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,513.32, 1,433,785.80 and 424,285 is: 635,990.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,513.32 : 1,433,785.80 = 424,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,513.32/1,433,785.80 = 424,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,513.32x = 1,433,785.80 × 424,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,513.32x = 608,333,808,153
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,333,808,153/956,513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,990.94

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