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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,817.07, 1,424,991.96 and 381,597.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,817.07, 1,424,991.96 and 381,597.18 is: 572,502.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,817.07 : 1,424,991.96 = 381,597.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,817.07/1,424,991.96 = 381,597.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,817.07x = 1,424,991.96 × 381,597.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,817.07x = 543,772,913,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,772,913,458.67/949,817.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,502.78

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