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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,995.02, 1,372,103.70 and 374,879.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,995.02, 1,372,103.70 and 374,879.46 is: 562,159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,995.02 : 1,372,103.70 = 374,879.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,995.02/1,372,103.70 = 374,879.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,995.02x = 1,372,103.70 × 374,879.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,995.02x = 514,373,494,120.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,373,494,120.00/914,995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,159.88

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