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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,730.88, 1,428,009.12 and 383,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,730.88, 1,428,009.12 and 383,747.60 is: 575,183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,730.88 : 1,428,009.12 = 383,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,730.88/1,428,009.12 = 383,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,730.88x = 1,428,009.12 × 383,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,730.88x = 547,995,065,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,995,065,438.07/952,730.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,183.48

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