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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,894.04, 1,425,816.17 and 390,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,894.04, 1,425,816.17 and 390,322.20 is: 585,267.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,894.04 : 1,425,816.17 = 390,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,894.04/1,425,816.17 = 390,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,894.04x = 1,425,816.17 × 390,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,894.04x = 556,527,704,269.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,527,704,269.97/950,894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,267.84

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