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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,701.46, 1,429,332.92 and 383,789.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,701.46, 1,429,332.92 and 383,789.81 is: 575,797.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,701.46 : 1,429,332.92 = 383,789.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,701.46/1,429,332.92 = 383,789.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,701.46x = 1,429,332.92 × 383,789.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,701.46x = 548,563,400,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,563,400,727.93/952,701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,797.80

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