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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,424.68, 1,422,629.46 and 387,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,424.68, 1,422,629.46 and 387,065.52 is: 580,595.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,424.68 : 1,422,629.46 = 387,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,424.68/1,422,629.46 = 387,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,424.68x = 1,422,629.46 × 387,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,424.68x = 550,650,811,702.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,650,811,702.22/948,424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,595.19

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