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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,717.83, 1,427,244.71 and 382,951.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,717.83, 1,427,244.71 and 382,951.55 is: 574,293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,717.83 : 1,427,244.71 = 382,951.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,717.83/1,427,244.71 = 382,951.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,717.83x = 1,427,244.71 × 382,951.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,717.83x = 546,565,575,577.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,565,575,577.16/951,717.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,293.73

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