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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,848.35, 1,434,774.17 and 451,273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,848.35, 1,434,774.17 and 451,273.58 is: 676,675.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,848.35 : 1,434,774.17 = 451,273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,848.35/1,434,774.17 = 451,273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,848.35x = 1,434,774.17 × 451,273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,848.35x = 647,475,666,757.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,475,666,757.19/956,848.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,675.32

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