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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,774.62, 1,428,074.79 and 383,791.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,774.62, 1,428,074.79 and 383,791.64 is: 575,249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,774.62 : 1,428,074.79 = 383,791.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,774.62/1,428,074.79 = 383,791.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,774.62x = 1,428,074.79 × 383,791.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,774.62x = 548,083,158,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,083,158,556.38/952,774.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,249.54

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