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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,371.85, 1,425,385.55 and 381,729.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,371.85, 1,425,385.55 and 381,729.98 is: 572,525.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,371.85 : 1,425,385.55 = 381,729.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,371.85/1,425,385.55 = 381,729.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,371.85x = 1,425,385.55 × 381,729.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,371.85x = 544,112,397,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,112,397,493.79/950,371.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,525.79

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