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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,408.98, 1,427,524.83 and 390,748.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,408.98, 1,427,524.83 and 390,748.50 is: 585,676.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,408.98 : 1,427,524.83 = 390,748.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,408.98/1,427,524.83 = 390,748.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,408.98x = 1,427,524.83 × 390,748.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,408.98x = 557,803,186,035.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,803,186,035.26/952,408.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,676.11

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