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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,795, 1,436,699.70 and 425,172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,795, 1,436,699.70 and 425,172.84 is: 637,762.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,795 : 1,436,699.70 = 425,172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,795/1,436,699.70 = 425,172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,795x = 1,436,699.70 × 425,172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,795x = 610,845,691,676.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,845,691,676.15/957,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,762.46

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