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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,558.82, 1,433,854.08 and 424,330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,558.82, 1,433,854.08 and 424,330.50 is: 636,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,558.82 : 1,433,854.08 = 424,330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,558.82/1,433,854.08 = 424,330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,558.82x = 1,433,854.08 × 424,330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,558.82x = 608,428,018,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,428,018,693.44/956,558.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,059.18

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