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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,361.61, 1,428,526.65 and 383,728.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,361.61, 1,428,526.65 and 383,728.83 is: 575,586.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,361.61 : 1,428,526.65 = 383,728.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,361.61/1,428,526.65 = 383,728.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,361.61x = 1,428,526.65 × 383,728.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,361.61x = 548,166,860,028.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,166,860,028.32/952,361.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,586.89

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