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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,222.80, 1,425,624.60 and 389,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,222.80, 1,425,624.60 and 389,622.80 is: 583,938.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,222.80 : 1,425,624.60 = 389,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,222.80/1,425,624.60 = 389,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,222.80x = 1,425,624.60 × 389,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,222.80x = 555,455,848,400.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,455,848,400.88/951,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,938.75

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