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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,372.85, 1,425,387.06 and 381,730.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,372.85, 1,425,387.06 and 381,730.98 is: 572,527.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,372.85 : 1,425,387.06 = 381,730.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,372.85/1,425,387.06 = 381,730.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,372.85x = 1,425,387.06 × 381,730.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,372.85x = 544,114,399,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,114,399,293.12/950,372.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,527.30

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