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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,171.94, 1,422,259.27 and 387,206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,171.94, 1,422,259.27 and 387,206.44 is: 580,810.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,171.94 : 1,422,259.27 = 387,206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,171.94/1,422,259.27 = 387,206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,171.94x = 1,422,259.27 × 387,206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,171.94x = 550,707,948,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,707,948,693.70/948,171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,810.22

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