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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,482.16, 1,426,867.65 and 382,671.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,482.16, 1,426,867.65 and 382,671.27 is: 573,863.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,482.16 : 1,426,867.65 = 382,671.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,482.16/1,426,867.65 = 382,671.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,482.16x = 1,426,867.65 × 382,671.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,482.16x = 546,021,255,747.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,021,255,747.42/951,482.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,863.89

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