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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,846.80, 1,423,560.60 and 388,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,846.80, 1,423,560.60 and 388,246.80 is: 581,875.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,846.80 : 1,423,560.60 = 388,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,846.80/1,423,560.60 = 388,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,846.80x = 1,423,560.60 × 388,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,846.80x = 552,692,847,556.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,692,847,556.08/949,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,875.78

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