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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,973.02, 1,423,464.99 and 388,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,973.02, 1,423,464.99 and 388,007.52 is: 582,013.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,973.02 : 1,423,464.99 = 388,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,973.02/1,423,464.99 = 388,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,973.02x = 1,423,464.99 × 388,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,973.02x = 552,315,115,966.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,315,115,966.25/948,973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,013.51

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