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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,700.71, 1,429,331.79 and 383,789.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,700.71, 1,429,331.79 and 383,789.06 is: 575,796.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,700.71 : 1,429,331.79 = 383,789.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,700.71/1,429,331.79 = 383,789.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,700.71x = 1,429,331.79 × 383,789.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,700.71x = 548,561,896,965.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,561,896,965.56/952,700.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,796.67

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