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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,769.31, 1,428,066.81 and 383,786.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,769.31, 1,428,066.81 and 383,786.03 is: 575,241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,769.31 : 1,428,066.81 = 383,786.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,769.31/1,428,066.81 = 383,786.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,769.31x = 1,428,066.81 × 383,786.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,769.31x = 548,072,084,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,072,084,444.33/952,769.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,241.12

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