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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,584.92, 1,371,948.36 and 274,838.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,584.92, 1,371,948.36 and 274,838.72 is: 412,279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,584.92 : 1,371,948.36 = 274,838.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,584.92/1,371,948.36 = 274,838.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,584.92x = 1,371,948.36 × 274,838.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,584.92x = 377,064,531,168.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,064,531,168.50/914,584.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,279.41

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