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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,492.40, 1,371,738.60 and 382,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,492.40, 1,371,738.60 and 382,009.20 is: 573,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,492.40 : 1,371,738.60 = 382,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,492.40/1,371,738.60 = 382,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,492.40x = 1,371,738.60 × 382,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,492.40x = 524,016,765,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,016,765,195.12/914,492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,013.80

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