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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,233.65, 1,422,351.92 and 387,268.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,233.65, 1,422,351.92 and 387,268.15 is: 580,902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,233.65 : 1,422,351.92 = 387,268.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,233.65/1,422,351.92 = 387,268.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,233.65x = 1,422,351.92 × 387,268.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,233.65x = 550,831,596,707.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,831,596,707.35/948,233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,902.82

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