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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,692.48, 1,426,218.54 and 382,117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,692.48, 1,426,218.54 and 382,117.84 is: 573,249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,692.48 : 1,426,218.54 = 382,117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,692.48/1,426,218.54 = 382,117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,692.48x = 1,426,218.54 × 382,117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,692.48x = 544,983,547,872.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,983,547,872.75/950,692.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,249.04

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