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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,189.88, 1,425,351.33 and 381,570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,189.88, 1,425,351.33 and 381,570.96 is: 572,383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,189.88 : 1,425,351.33 = 381,570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,189.88/1,425,351.33 = 381,570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,189.88x = 1,425,351.33 × 381,570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,189.88x = 543,872,675,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,872,675,325.38/950,189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,383.15

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