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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,542.32, 1,433,829.33 and 424,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,542.32, 1,433,829.33 and 424,314 is: 636,034.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,542.32 : 1,433,829.33 = 424,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,542.32/1,433,829.33 = 424,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,542.32x = 1,433,829.33 × 424,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,542.32x = 608,393,858,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,393,858,329.62/956,542.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,034.44

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