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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,983.02, 1,423,479.99 and 388,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,983.02, 1,423,479.99 and 388,017.52 is: 582,028.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,983.02 : 1,423,479.99 = 388,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,983.02/1,423,479.99 = 388,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,983.02x = 1,423,479.99 × 388,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,983.02x = 552,335,175,489.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,335,175,489.43/948,983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,028.51

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