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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,172.38, 1,422,259.93 and 387,206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,172.38, 1,422,259.93 and 387,206.88 is: 580,810.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,172.38 : 1,422,259.93 = 387,206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,172.38/1,422,259.93 = 387,206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,172.38x = 1,422,259.93 × 387,206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,172.38x = 550,708,830,044.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,708,830,044.32/948,172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,810.88

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