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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,991.93, 1,372,579.14 and 338,769.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,991.93, 1,372,579.14 and 338,769.03 is: 508,187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,991.93 : 1,372,579.14 = 338,769.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,991.93/1,372,579.14 = 338,769.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,991.93x = 1,372,579.14 × 338,769.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,991.93x = 464,987,309,082.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,987,309,082.61/914,991.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,187.33

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