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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,695.73, 1,426,223.42 and 382,121.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,695.73, 1,426,223.42 and 382,121.09 is: 573,253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,695.73 : 1,426,223.42 = 382,121.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,695.73/1,426,223.42 = 382,121.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,695.73x = 1,426,223.42 × 382,121.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,695.73x = 544,990,047,833.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,990,047,833.93/950,695.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,253.91

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