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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,489.39, 1,371,734.23 and 381,719.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,489.39, 1,371,734.23 and 381,719.79 is: 572,579.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,489.39 : 1,371,734.23 = 381,719.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,489.39/1,371,734.23 = 381,719.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,489.39x = 1,371,734.23 × 381,719.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,489.39x = 523,618,095,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,618,095,352.74/914,489.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,579.74

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