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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,196.80, 1,426,101.60 and 389,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,196.80, 1,426,101.60 and 389,633.60 is: 584,781.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,196.80 : 1,426,101.60 = 389,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,196.80/1,426,101.60 = 389,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,196.80x = 1,426,101.60 × 389,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,196.80x = 555,657,100,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,657,100,373.76/950,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,781.07

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