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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,783.46, 1,427,599.49 and 382,763.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,783.46, 1,427,599.49 and 382,763.42 is: 574,114.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,783.46 : 1,427,599.49 = 382,763.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,783.46/1,427,599.49 = 382,763.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,783.46x = 1,427,599.49 × 382,763.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,783.46x = 546,432,857,001.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,432,857,001.57/951,783.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,114.68

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