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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,873.90, 1,423,338.03 and 372,473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,873.90, 1,423,338.03 and 372,473.19 is: 558,720.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,873.90 : 1,423,338.03 = 372,473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,873.90/1,423,338.03 = 372,473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,873.90x = 1,423,338.03 × 372,473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,873.90x = 530,155,253,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,155,253,580.86/948,873.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,720.45

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