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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,976.52, 1,423,470.24 and 388,011.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,976.52, 1,423,470.24 and 388,011.02 is: 582,018.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,976.52 : 1,423,470.24 = 388,011.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,976.52/1,423,470.24 = 388,011.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,976.52x = 1,423,470.24 × 388,011.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,976.52x = 552,322,139,762.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,322,139,762.05/948,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,018.76

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