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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,796, 1,436,701.20 and 425,173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,796, 1,436,701.20 and 425,173.84 is: 637,763.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,796 : 1,436,701.20 = 425,173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,796/1,436,701.20 = 425,173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,796x = 1,436,701.20 × 425,173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,796x = 610,847,766,136.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,847,766,136.61/957,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,763.96

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