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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,155.68, 1,371,752 and 493,422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,155.68, 1,371,752 and 493,422.24 is: 740,413.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,155.68 : 1,371,752 = 493,422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,155.68/1,371,752 = 493,422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,155.68x = 1,371,752 × 493,422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,155.68x = 676,852,944,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,852,944,564.48/914,155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,413.21

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