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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,136.56, 1,427,171.82 and 382,494.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,136.56, 1,427,171.82 and 382,494.66 is: 573,929.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,136.56 : 1,427,171.82 = 382,494.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,136.56/1,427,171.82 = 382,494.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,136.56x = 1,427,171.82 × 382,494.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,136.56x = 545,885,600,052.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,885,600,052.48/951,136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,929.78

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