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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,489.89, 1,371,734.98 and 381,720.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,489.89, 1,371,734.98 and 381,720.29 is: 572,580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,489.89 : 1,371,734.98 = 381,720.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,489.89/1,371,734.98 = 381,720.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,489.89x = 1,371,734.98 × 381,720.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,489.89x = 523,619,067,510.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,619,067,510.07/914,489.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,580.49

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