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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,727.87, 1,428,004.62 and 383,744.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,727.87, 1,428,004.62 and 383,744.59 is: 575,178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,727.87 : 1,428,004.62 = 383,744.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,727.87/1,428,004.62 = 383,744.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,727.87x = 1,428,004.62 × 383,744.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,727.87x = 547,989,043,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,989,043,849.99/952,727.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,178.98

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