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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,859.20, 1,435,288.80 and 425,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,859.20, 1,435,288.80 and 425,418.20 is: 638,127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,859.20 : 1,435,288.80 = 425,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,859.20/1,435,288.80 = 425,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,859.20x = 1,435,288.80 × 425,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,859.20x = 610,597,977,776.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,597,977,776.16/956,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,127.30

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