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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,559.01, 1,426,982.81 and 382,747.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,559.01, 1,426,982.81 and 382,747.90 is: 573,978.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,559.01 : 1,426,982.81 = 382,747.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,559.01/1,426,982.81 = 382,747.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,559.01x = 1,426,982.81 × 382,747.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,559.01x = 546,174,668,382.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,174,668,382.40/951,559.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,978.77

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