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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,526.04, 1,425,678.12 and 381,884.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,526.04, 1,425,678.12 and 381,884.16 is: 572,781.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,526.04 : 1,425,678.12 = 381,884.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,526.04/1,425,678.12 = 381,884.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,526.04x = 1,425,678.12 × 381,884.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,526.04x = 544,443,891,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,443,891,286.58/950,526.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,781.67

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