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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,270.82, 1,371,625.20 and 381,495.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,270.82, 1,371,625.20 and 381,495.48 is: 572,334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,270.82 : 1,371,625.20 = 381,495.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,270.82/1,371,625.20 = 381,495.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,270.82x = 1,371,625.20 × 381,495.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,270.82x = 523,268,814,054.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,268,814,054.10/914,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,334.59

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