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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,821, 1,436,738.70 and 425,198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,821, 1,436,738.70 and 425,198.84 is: 637,801.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,821 : 1,436,738.70 = 425,198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,821/1,436,738.70 = 425,198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,821x = 1,436,738.70 × 425,198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,821x = 610,899,628,623.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,899,628,623.11/957,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,801.46

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