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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,770.06, 1,428,067.94 and 383,786.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,770.06, 1,428,067.94 and 383,786.78 is: 575,242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,770.06 : 1,428,067.94 = 383,786.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,770.06/1,428,067.94 = 383,786.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,770.06x = 1,428,067.94 × 383,786.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,770.06x = 548,073,587,254.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,073,587,254.56/952,770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,242.24

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