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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,518.04, 1,425,666.12 and 381,876.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,518.04, 1,425,666.12 and 381,876.17 is: 572,769.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,518.04 : 1,425,666.12 = 381,876.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,518.04/1,425,666.12 = 381,876.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,518.04x = 1,425,666.12 × 381,876.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,518.04x = 544,427,917,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,427,917,063.37/950,518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,769.68

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