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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,337.20, 1,427,005.80 and 390,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,337.20, 1,427,005.80 and 390,082.80 is: 585,124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,337.20 : 1,427,005.80 = 390,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,337.20/1,427,005.80 = 390,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,337.20x = 1,427,005.80 × 390,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,337.20x = 556,650,418,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,650,418,080.24/951,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,124.20

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