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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,498.39, 1,427,957.20 and 382,884.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,498.39, 1,427,957.20 and 382,884.57 is: 574,612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,498.39 : 1,427,957.20 = 382,884.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,498.39/1,427,957.20 = 382,884.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,498.39x = 1,427,957.20 × 382,884.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,498.39x = 546,742,778,979.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,742,778,979.01/951,498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,612.40

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