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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,607.98, 1,428,552.06 and 383,796.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,607.98, 1,428,552.06 and 383,796.28 is: 575,549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,607.98 : 1,428,552.06 = 383,796.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,607.98/1,428,552.06 = 383,796.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,607.98x = 1,428,552.06 × 383,796.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,607.98x = 548,272,966,414.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,272,966,414.34/952,607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,549.42

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