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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,899.20, 1,435,348.80 and 425,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,899.20, 1,435,348.80 and 425,458.20 is: 638,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,899.20 : 1,435,348.80 = 425,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,899.20/1,435,348.80 = 425,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,899.20x = 1,435,348.80 × 425,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,899.20x = 610,680,916,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,680,916,820.16/956,899.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,187.30

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