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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,185.36, 1,422,279.44 and 387,219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,185.36, 1,422,279.44 and 387,219.88 is: 580,830.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,185.36 : 1,422,279.44 = 387,219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,185.36/1,422,279.44 = 387,219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,185.36x = 1,422,279.44 × 387,219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,185.36x = 550,734,874,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,734,874,083.27/948,185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,830.39

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