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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,750.44, 1,426,096.38 and 389,362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,750.44, 1,426,096.38 and 389,362.12 is: 584,031.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,750.44 : 1,426,096.38 = 389,362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,750.44/1,426,096.38 = 389,362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,750.44x = 1,426,096.38 × 389,362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,750.44x = 555,267,909,841.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,267,909,841.13/950,750.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,031.19

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