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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,695, 1,429,323.22 and 383,783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,695, 1,429,323.22 and 383,783.34 is: 575,788.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,695 : 1,429,323.22 = 383,783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,695/1,429,323.22 = 383,783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,695x = 1,429,323.22 × 383,783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,695x = 548,550,444,415.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,550,444,415.70/952,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,788.10

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