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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,948.91, 1,425,898.49 and 390,377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,948.91, 1,425,898.49 and 390,377.07 is: 585,350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,948.91 : 1,425,898.49 = 390,377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,948.91/1,425,898.49 = 390,377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,948.91x = 1,425,898.49 × 390,377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,948.91x = 556,638,072,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,638,072,691.74/950,948.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,350.13

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