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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,541.42, 1,422,814.55 and 387,575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,541.42, 1,422,814.55 and 387,575.92 is: 581,364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,541.42 : 1,422,814.55 = 387,575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,541.42/1,422,814.55 = 387,575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,541.42x = 1,422,814.55 × 387,575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,541.42x = 551,448,658,205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,448,658,205.64/948,541.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,364.87

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