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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,568.29, 1,422,854.88 and 387,602.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,568.29, 1,422,854.88 and 387,602.79 is: 581,405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,568.29 : 1,422,854.88 = 387,602.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,568.29/1,422,854.88 = 387,602.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,568.29x = 1,422,854.88 × 387,602.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,568.29x = 551,502,521,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,502,521,253.12/948,568.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,405.18

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