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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,039.94, 1,429,242.77 and 384,274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,039.94, 1,429,242.77 and 384,274.14 is: 576,283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,039.94 : 1,429,242.77 = 384,274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,039.94/1,429,242.77 = 384,274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,039.94x = 1,429,242.77 × 384,274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,039.94x = 549,221,039,933.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,221,039,933.48/953,039.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,283.34

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