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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,895.04, 1,425,817.67 and 390,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,895.04, 1,425,817.67 and 390,323.20 is: 585,269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,895.04 : 1,425,817.67 = 390,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,895.04/1,425,817.67 = 390,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,895.04x = 1,425,817.67 × 390,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,895.04x = 556,529,715,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,529,715,570.94/950,895.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,269.34

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