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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,753.79, 1,371,882.83 and 382,163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,753.79, 1,371,882.83 and 382,163.40 is: 573,141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,753.79 : 1,371,882.83 = 382,163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,753.79/1,371,882.83 = 382,163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,753.79x = 1,371,882.83 × 382,163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,753.79x = 524,283,404,803.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,283,404,803.61/914,753.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,141.55

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