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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,748, 1,436,629.20 and 425,125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,748, 1,436,629.20 and 425,125.84 is: 637,691.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,748 : 1,436,629.20 = 425,125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,748/1,436,629.20 = 425,125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,748x = 1,436,629.20 × 425,125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,748x = 610,748,195,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,748,195,418.53/957,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,691.96

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