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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,370.85, 1,425,384.05 and 381,728.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,370.85, 1,425,384.05 and 381,728.98 is: 572,524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,370.85 : 1,425,384.05 = 381,728.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,370.85/1,425,384.05 = 381,728.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,370.85x = 1,425,384.05 × 381,728.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,370.85x = 544,110,399,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,110,399,514.77/950,370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,524.29

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