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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,223.80, 1,425,626.10 and 389,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,223.80, 1,425,626.10 and 389,623.80 is: 583,940.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,223.80 : 1,425,626.10 = 389,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,223.80/1,425,626.10 = 389,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,223.80x = 1,425,626.10 × 389,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,223.80x = 555,457,858,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,457,858,461.18/951,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,940.24

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