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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,524.79, 1,425,676.23 and 381,882.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,524.79, 1,425,676.23 and 381,882.92 is: 572,779.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,524.79 : 1,425,676.23 = 381,882.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,524.79/1,425,676.23 = 381,882.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,524.79x = 1,425,676.23 × 381,882.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,524.79x = 544,441,394,558.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,441,394,558.61/950,524.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,779.80

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