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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,532.14, 1,427,355.86 and 382,911.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,532.14, 1,427,355.86 and 382,911.06 is: 574,389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,532.14 : 1,427,355.86 = 382,911.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,532.14/1,427,355.86 = 382,911.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,532.14x = 1,427,355.86 × 382,911.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,532.14x = 546,550,343,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,550,343,435.26/951,532.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,389.79

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