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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,233.40, 1,422,351.54 and 387,267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,233.40, 1,422,351.54 and 387,267.90 is: 580,902.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,233.40 : 1,422,351.54 = 387,267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,233.40/1,422,351.54 = 387,267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,233.40x = 1,422,351.54 × 387,267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,233.40x = 550,831,093,957.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,831,093,957.57/948,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,902.44

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