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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,145.48, 1,371,451.50 and 579,563.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,145.48, 1,371,451.50 and 579,563.64 is: 869,493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,145.48 : 1,371,451.50 = 579,563.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,145.48/1,371,451.50 = 579,563.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,145.48x = 1,371,451.50 × 579,563.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,145.48x = 794,843,423,423.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,843,423,423.46/914,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,493.36

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