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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,557.61, 1,371,907.40 and 274,811.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,557.61, 1,371,907.40 and 274,811.41 is: 412,238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,557.61 : 1,371,907.40 = 274,811.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,557.61/1,371,907.40 = 274,811.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,557.61x = 1,371,907.40 × 274,811.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,557.61x = 377,015,798,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,015,798,749.84/914,557.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,238.44

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