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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,514.32, 1,433,787.30 and 424,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,514.32, 1,433,787.30 and 424,286 is: 635,992.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,514.32 : 1,433,787.30 = 424,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,514.32/1,433,787.30 = 424,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,514.32x = 1,433,787.30 × 424,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,514.32x = 608,335,878,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,335,878,367.80/956,514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,992.44

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