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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,753.82, 1,428,043.56 and 383,770.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,753.82, 1,428,043.56 and 383,770.52 is: 575,217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,753.82 : 1,428,043.56 = 383,770.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,753.82/1,428,043.56 = 383,770.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,753.82x = 1,428,043.56 × 383,770.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,753.82x = 548,041,019,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,041,019,603.85/952,753.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,217.87

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