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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,139.56, 1,427,176.32 and 382,497.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,139.56, 1,427,176.32 and 382,497.66 is: 573,934.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,139.56 : 1,427,176.32 = 382,497.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,139.56/1,427,176.32 = 382,497.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,139.56x = 1,427,176.32 × 382,497.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,139.56x = 545,891,602,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,891,602,807.41/951,139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,934.28

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