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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,647.60, 1,438,489.80 and 426,250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,647.60, 1,438,489.80 and 426,250.80 is: 639,606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,647.60 : 1,438,489.80 = 426,250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,647.60/1,438,489.80 = 426,250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,647.60x = 1,438,489.80 × 426,250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,647.60x = 613,157,428,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,157,428,041.84/958,647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,606.70

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