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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,477.66, 1,426,860.90 and 382,666.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,477.66, 1,426,860.90 and 382,666.77 is: 573,857.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,477.66 : 1,426,860.90 = 382,666.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,477.66/1,426,860.90 = 382,666.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,477.66x = 1,426,860.90 × 382,666.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,477.66x = 546,012,251,842.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,012,251,842.29/951,477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,857.14

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