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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,556.98, 1,426,015.30 and 381,982.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,556.98, 1,426,015.30 and 381,982.34 is: 573,045.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,556.98 : 1,426,015.30 = 381,982.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,556.98/1,426,015.30 = 381,982.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,556.98x = 1,426,015.30 × 381,982.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,556.98x = 544,712,661,169.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,712,661,169.80/950,556.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,045.77

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