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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,909.10, 1,438,882.05 and 426,512.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,909.10, 1,438,882.05 and 426,512.30 is: 639,999.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,909.10 : 1,438,882.05 = 426,512.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,909.10/1,438,882.05 = 426,512.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,909.10x = 1,438,882.05 × 426,512.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,909.10x = 613,700,892,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,700,892,574.22/958,909.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,999.03

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