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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,018.80, 1,425,834.60 and 389,455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,018.80, 1,425,834.60 and 389,455.60 is: 584,513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,018.80 : 1,425,834.60 = 389,455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,018.80/1,425,834.60 = 389,455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,018.80x = 1,425,834.60 × 389,455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,018.80x = 555,299,269,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,299,269,643.76/950,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,513.98

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