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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,553.68, 1,422,832.92 and 387,588.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,553.68, 1,422,832.92 and 387,588.18 is: 581,383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,553.68 : 1,422,832.92 = 387,588.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,553.68/1,422,832.92 = 387,588.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,553.68x = 1,422,832.92 × 387,588.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,553.68x = 551,473,221,906.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,473,221,906.89/948,553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,383.25

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