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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,592.96, 1,427,947.13 and 382,885.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,592.96, 1,427,947.13 and 382,885.48 is: 574,552.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,592.96 : 1,427,947.13 = 382,885.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,592.96/1,427,947.13 = 382,885.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,592.96x = 1,427,947.13 × 382,885.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,592.96x = 546,740,222,873.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,740,222,873.09/951,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,552.61

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