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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,426.62, 1,425,466.89 and 381,784.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,426.62, 1,425,466.89 and 381,784.75 is: 572,607.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,426.62 : 1,425,466.89 = 381,784.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,426.62/1,425,466.89 = 381,784.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,426.62x = 1,425,466.89 × 381,784.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,426.62x = 544,221,520,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,221,520,231.93/950,426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,607.62

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