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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,157.82, 1,431,946.25 and 385,543.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,157.82, 1,431,946.25 and 385,543.86 is: 578,602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,157.82 : 1,431,946.25 = 385,543.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,157.82/1,431,946.25 = 385,543.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,157.82x = 1,431,946.25 × 385,543.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,157.82x = 552,078,084,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,078,084,537.53/954,157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,602.48

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