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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,700.46, 1,429,331.42 and 383,788.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,700.46, 1,429,331.42 and 383,788.81 is: 575,796.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,700.46 : 1,429,331.42 = 383,788.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,700.46/1,429,331.42 = 383,788.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,700.46x = 1,429,331.42 × 383,788.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,700.46x = 548,561,395,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,561,395,711.81/952,700.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,796.30

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