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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,554.98, 1,426,012.29 and 381,980.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,554.98, 1,426,012.29 and 381,980.34 is: 573,042.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,554.98 : 1,426,012.29 = 381,980.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,554.98/1,426,012.29 = 381,980.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,554.98x = 1,426,012.29 × 381,980.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,554.98x = 544,708,659,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,708,659,378.38/950,554.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,042.77

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