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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,548.80, 1,366,229.70 and 378,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,548.80, 1,366,229.70 and 378,795.60 is: 567,738.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,548.80 : 1,366,229.70 = 378,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,548.80/1,366,229.70 = 378,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,548.80x = 1,366,229.70 × 378,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,548.80x = 517,521,798,949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,521,798,949.32/911,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,738.99

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