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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,046.74, 1,429,252.94 and 384,280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,046.74, 1,429,252.94 and 384,280.94 is: 576,293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,046.74 : 1,429,252.94 = 384,280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,046.74/1,429,252.94 = 384,280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,046.74x = 1,429,252.94 × 384,280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,046.74x = 549,234,663,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,234,663,280.96/953,046.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,293.52

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