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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,312.82, 1,371,688.23 and 381,537.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,312.82, 1,371,688.23 and 381,537.48 is: 572,397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,312.82 : 1,371,688.23 = 381,537.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,312.82/1,371,688.23 = 381,537.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,312.82x = 1,371,688.23 × 381,537.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,312.82x = 523,350,470,619.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,350,470,619.86/914,312.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,397.61

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