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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,557.98, 1,426,016.80 and 381,983.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,557.98, 1,426,016.80 and 381,983.34 is: 573,047.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,557.98 : 1,426,016.80 = 381,983.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,557.98/1,426,016.80 = 381,983.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,557.98x = 1,426,016.80 × 381,983.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,557.98x = 544,714,660,160.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,714,660,160.11/950,557.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,047.27

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