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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,312.80, 1,371,688.24 and 381,537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,312.80, 1,371,688.24 and 381,537.52 is: 572,397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,312.80 : 1,371,688.24 = 381,537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,312.80/1,371,688.24 = 381,537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,312.80x = 1,371,688.24 × 381,537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,312.80x = 523,350,529,302.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,350,529,302.77/914,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,397.68

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