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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,893.04, 1,425,814.67 and 390,321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,893.04, 1,425,814.67 and 390,321.20 is: 585,266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,893.04 : 1,425,814.67 = 390,321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,893.04/1,425,814.67 = 390,321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,893.04x = 1,425,814.67 × 390,321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,893.04x = 556,525,692,972.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,525,692,972.00/950,893.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,266.34

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