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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,369.85, 1,425,382.56 and 381,727.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,369.85, 1,425,382.56 and 381,727.98 is: 572,522.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,369.85 : 1,425,382.56 = 381,727.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,369.85/1,425,382.56 = 381,727.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,369.85x = 1,425,382.56 × 381,727.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,369.85x = 544,108,396,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,108,396,320.48/950,369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,522.79

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