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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,269.32, 1,371,622.95 and 381,493.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,269.32, 1,371,622.95 and 381,493.98 is: 572,332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,269.32 : 1,371,622.95 = 381,493.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,269.32/1,371,622.95 = 381,493.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,269.32x = 1,371,622.95 × 381,493.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,269.32x = 523,265,898,254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,265,898,254.84/914,269.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,332.34

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