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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,749.44, 1,426,094.88 and 389,361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,749.44, 1,426,094.88 and 389,361.12 is: 584,029.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,749.44 : 1,426,094.88 = 389,361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,749.44/1,426,094.88 = 389,361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,749.44x = 1,426,094.88 × 389,361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,749.44x = 555,265,899,703.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,265,899,703.07/950,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,029.69

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