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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,609.37, 1,371,662.56 and 382,042.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,609.37, 1,371,662.56 and 382,042.07 is: 572,958.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,609.37 : 1,371,662.56 = 382,042.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,609.37/1,371,662.56 = 382,042.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,609.37x = 1,371,662.56 × 382,042.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,609.37x = 524,032,800,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,032,800,377.89/914,609.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,958.05

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