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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,476.31, 1,432,751.88 and 386,248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,476.31, 1,432,751.88 and 386,248.62 is: 579,792.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,476.31 : 1,432,751.88 = 386,248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,476.31/1,432,751.88 = 386,248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,476.31x = 1,432,751.88 × 386,248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,476.31x = 553,398,436,452.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,398,436,452.41/954,476.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,792.74

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