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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,781.64, 1,428,085.30 and 383,798.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,781.64, 1,428,085.30 and 383,798.64 is: 575,260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,781.64 : 1,428,085.30 = 383,798.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,781.64/1,428,085.30 = 383,798.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,781.64x = 1,428,085.30 × 383,798.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,781.64x = 548,097,195,943.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,097,195,943.99/952,781.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,260.03

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