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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,545.32, 1,433,833.80 and 424,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,545.32, 1,433,833.80 and 424,317 is: 636,038.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,545.32 : 1,433,833.80 = 424,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,545.32/1,433,833.80 = 424,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,545.32x = 1,433,833.80 × 424,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,545.32x = 608,400,056,514.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,400,056,514.60/956,545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,038.92

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