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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,353.34, 1,428,514.31 and 383,720.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,353.34, 1,428,514.31 and 383,720.58 is: 575,574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,353.34 : 1,428,514.31 = 383,720.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,353.34/1,428,514.31 = 383,720.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,353.34x = 1,428,514.31 × 383,720.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,353.34x = 548,150,340,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,150,340,530.80/952,353.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,574.55

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