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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,861.44, 1,369,416.70 and 380,257.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,861.44, 1,369,416.70 and 380,257.91 is: 570,438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,861.44 : 1,369,416.70 = 380,257.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,861.44/1,369,416.70 = 380,257.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,861.44x = 1,369,416.70 × 380,257.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,861.44x = 520,731,529,788.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,731,529,788.20/912,861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,438.74

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