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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,560.52, 1,426,985.06 and 382,749.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,560.52, 1,426,985.06 and 382,749.40 is: 573,981.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,560.52 : 1,426,985.06 = 382,749.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,560.52/1,426,985.06 = 382,749.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,560.52x = 1,426,985.06 × 382,749.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,560.52x = 546,177,673,610.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,177,673,610.22/951,560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,981.02

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