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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,732.54, 1,371,850.95 and 382,142.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,732.54, 1,371,850.95 and 382,142.15 is: 573,109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,732.54 : 1,371,850.95 = 382,142.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,732.54/1,371,850.95 = 382,142.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,732.54x = 1,371,850.95 × 382,142.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,732.54x = 524,242,071,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,242,071,512.54/914,732.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,109.68

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