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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,234.63, 1,448,253.50 and 425,214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,234.63, 1,448,253.50 and 425,214.51 is: 637,998.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,234.63 : 1,448,253.50 = 425,214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,234.63/1,448,253.50 = 425,214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,234.63x = 1,448,253.50 × 425,214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,234.63x = 615,818,400,232.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,818,400,232.21/965,234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,998.66

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